Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - General/Other in Worcester, MA

Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other
Location: Worcester, MA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Worcester, MA 01608
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Jul 09, 2026 – Jul 27, 2026
• Shift Schedule: Onsite day shift (7a-5p) plus overnight call (5p-7a); 24-hour onsite shifts on select days
• Call Type: Beeper
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

• Thu, Jul 09, 2026: Onsite 7a-5p + on-call 5p-7a
• Fri, Jul 10, 2026: Full 24-hour onsite coverage
• Tue, Jul 14, 2026: Onsite 7a-5p + on-call
• Thu, Jul 16, 2026: Full 24-hour onsite coverage

• Rounding: Assigned Patients

• EMR System: Cerner

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Required
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff)
  • Ventilation Management (Newborn) (Acute, Chronic)
  • Ventilation Management (Pediatric) (Acute, Chronic)
  • Intubation (ETT/NT) (Newborn, Pediatrics)
  • Conscious sedation
  • Deep sedation
  • Central line
  • Arterial lines
  • UVC
  • UAC
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Needle pneumothorax (Decompression)
  • X-ray interpretation
  • PA Catheter
  • Exchange transfusion
  • Suturing minor lacerations
  • Circumcision (type)
  • Swallow studied
• Preferred
  • Nursery Level II/NICU
  • Nursery Level III/NICU
  • Ventilation Management (Invasive (ETT), Non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP))
  • Use of nitric Oxide (iNO)
  • ECMO
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Exchange transfusions
  • Hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Eval & Mangement of acute volume/BP issues
  • Insertion of Central Line, Arterial Line and PA catheter
  • Diagnostic/Therapeutic taps (Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis)
  • Circumcision
  • Attend All C-sections
  • Attend High-Risk C-sections

• Board: BC required (Certified)
• Licenses: Licensed in MA
• Certifications: PALS
• Fellowship: Preferred

• Provide neonatal and pediatric inpatient care including management of critically ill newborns and children.
• Perform procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, arterial line placement, umbilical catheterization, and lumbar puncture.
• Manage ventilators and respiratory support including non-invasive and invasive ventilation.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections, providing resuscitation and stabilization.
• Collaborate with nursing, respiratory therapy, and subspecialty teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.