Pediatric Hospitalist

Jackson and Coker is seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Hospitalist for a locum tenens opportunity in Arizona, starting May 9 and continuing ongoing. This role involves a combination of clinic duties and call coverage, focusing predominantly on newborn care. The ideal candidate will be an experienced provider ready to contribute to a supportive clinical environment.

Practice Info

• Patients per shift: 8
• Rounding: both inpatient and outpatient
• Predominantly newborn care
• Support staff and resources include front office staff, dedicated medical assistant, dedicated office manager, CLIA‐waived testing in office, and higher‐level lab and X‐ray services at the hospital
• Provider not required to supervise APPs
• PEDs Level: 1
• Facility trauma level: 3
• EMR: Athena (clinic), Medhost (hospital)

Responsibilities

• Perform ventilation management (newborn): acute
• Perform intubation (ETT/INT): newborn
• Perform circumcision
• Provide inpatient care
• Provide Nursery Level I care
• Attend C-sections/high risk
• Perform non-invasive vent management (BiPAP/CPAP)

Compensation

• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
• In-House Travel Agency
• 24/7 Recruiter Availability
• Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators

Shift & Schedule

• Fixed clinic schedule: Monday–Thursday 8 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 5 PM
• Fixed clinic schedule: Friday clinic hours: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Call xihmbke coverage needed approximately 10 days per month
• Rotating call schedule with local provider
• Beeper call
• Call response time required: 30 minutes
• Average call # per 24 hours: 2 patients and admissions
• Phone consults and call-back volume: minimal

Requirements

• Board Certified
• Pediatric board certified – highly preferred
• Licensed in Arizona or IMLC
• PALS certification
• NRP certification
• Experienced providers requested