Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - General/Other in Stuebenville, OH

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

About the Position

Pediatric Hospitalist

Assignment Details

• Location: Steubenville, Ohio
• Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
• Specialty: Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Practice Setting: Hospital-Based / Labor & Delivery / Newborn Care
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: December 1, 2026, or January 2027 Depending on Credentialing
• Assignment Duration: Ongoing
• Coverage Need: 1-3 Physicians
• Position Type: Part-Time
• EMR: Meditech

• 24-Hour Call (All-Inclusive): $3,270 per 24 Hours

• 24-Hour Coverage: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM
• Approximately 17-20 Shifts Per Month Needed Across All Providers
• Minimum Availability: 5 Days Per Month Per Provider
• Daytime Hospital Coverage
• Overnight Call Coverage: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Overnight Call May Be Taken From a Hotel
• 30-Minute Response Time Required
• Ongoing Coverage

• 24-Hour Shifts
• Overnight Call Required
• Response Time: 30 Minutes
• Overnight Call May Be Taken From a Hotel
• Average Admissions While On Call: 3
• Provider Will Be Notified When Labor & Delivery Is Receiving a Patient

• Pediatric and Newborn Patients: 100%
• Annual Birth Volume: Approximately 290 Births
• Average Birth Volume: 5 Per Week
• Low-Acuity Labor & Delivery Setting
• No Dedicated Pediatric Inpatient Floor
• No General Pediatric Inpatient Service

• Provide Pediatric Hospitalist Coverage for Labor & Delivery
• Perform Newborn Assessments
• Evaluate and Manage Newborn Patients
• Review Newborn Hearing Screening Results
• Review Laboratory and Blood Test Results
• Provide Newborn Care During Hospitalization
• Respond to Labor & Delivery Notifications
• Assess Newborns Following Delivery
• Manage Routine Newborn Care Needs
• Respond to Pediatric and Newborn Clinical Concerns
• Coordinate Care With Labor & Delivery Staff
• Collaborate With Obstetricians, Nurses, and Anesthesia Providers
• Document Patient Evaluations and Care in Meditech

• Labor & Delivery and Newborn Coverage
• Low-Acuity Patient Population
• No Pediatric Inpatient Floor
• No Dedicated Pediatric Ward
• Circumcisions Performed by OB/GYN Providers
• Physician Will Work Independently
• No Specific Procedures Listed

• Hospital-Based Labor & Delivery Unit
• Registered Nurse Support
• CRNA Support
• Anesthesiologist Support
• OB/GYN Services
• Meditech EMR

• Board Certified or Board Eligible - Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Pediatric Hospital Medicine - Required
• Pediatric and Newborn Care Experience
• Comfortable Providing Labor & Delivery Newborn Coverage
• Comfortable Performing Newborn Assessments
• Ability to Review Hearing Screening and Laboratory Results
• Comfortable Working Independently
• ACLS Certification - Required
• BLS Certification - Required
• PALS Certification - Required
• DEA - Required
• Ohio Medical License Required Before Starting
• Candidates Needing Ohio Licensure May Be Considered
• CSR - Not Required
• Must Be Available for at Least 5 Days Per Month
• Must Be Able to Meet a 30-Minute Call Response Time

• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility Status
• Ohio Medical License Status
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• DEA Registration
• Pediatric and Newborn Care Experience
• Availability for at Least 5 Days Per Month
• Confirmation of Ability to Meet the 30-Minute Response Requirement
• Availability for December 2026 or January 2027 Start

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 Days
• Full Privileges Available
• Temporary Privileges Available for Eligible Candidates With Clean Files
• December Start Possible for Candidates Who Can Be Credentialed in Time
• January Start Targeted if December Credentialing Is Not Feasible
• Candidates Requiring Ohio Medical Licensure May Be Considered