Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in California

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: California
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 10/16/2026

About the Position

Our client in California is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 3-day assignment. This role involves comprehensive inpatient care, including rounding and 24-hour out-of-house call. The physician will manage a robust level II nursery, attend high-risk deliveries, stabilize neonates for transport, and care for uncomplicated pediatric patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform rounding with 24-hour call
• Manage a robust nursery in a rural area
• Attend high-risk deliveries (2-3 in a week stretch)
• Utilize delivery room skills, including airway management and emergency umbilical line placement in L&D and NICU
• Manage cases, stabilizing patients for transport
• Care for 3-5 normal newborns in the nursery on average
• Admit uncomplicated and stable pediatric patients for conditions such as dehydration, pneumonia, and asthma
• Manage 1-3 high-risk newborns on average, including growing preemies and those needing respiratory support
• Act as the sole pediatrician available for consult
• Transfer patients

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Pediatrics
• Other Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Out-of-house call for 24-hour shifts (6 AM to 6 AM)
• Patient Volume: 1-3 preemies in nursery; 3-5 well babies daily; callback volume varies
• LOA: 3 Days
• Staffing Mix: Sole pediatrician on call with remote backup support; no APPs; nursing staff is green

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities