Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Description Job Description JOB OVERVIEW * Job Id: L-MD-04751 * Profession: Physician * Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist * Job Type: Locum Tenens * Location: Eureka, CA * Service Setting: Inpatient * Coverage Type: Call Only * Coverage Period: Oct 15, 2026 - Ongoing * Shift Schedule: 6am - 6am (24-hour call) * On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour beeper call * Call Type: Beeper * Call Response Time: 20-30 minutes * Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need * Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered COVERAGE DATES * Oct 15 - Oct 19, 2026 * Oct 30 - Nov 02, 2026 * Nov 20 - Nov 22, 2026 * Dec 04 - Dec 07, 2026 * Dec 10 - Dec 14, 2026 * Dec 17 - Dec 20, 2026 * Dec 31, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION * Patient Demographics: 80% neonatal (32+ weeks), 20% pediatric * Admissions: 2 * Discharges: 2 * Case Mix: Neonatology, Pediatrics FACILITY INFORMATION * EMR System: Epic PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE * Hospital Privileges Required: No * Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES * Attend C-section/high risk * Deliveries * Intubation (Pediatrics, Newborn) * Central Line Placement JOB REQUIREMENTS * Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency * Licenses: Licensed in CA * DEA: Yes * Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP * Experience: Neonatology experience preferred; Pediatric hospitalist background * Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history; no restrictions or drug issues Duties & Responsibilities * Provide inpatient pediatric and neonatal hospitalist coverage, managing 80% NICU and 20% pediatric patients. * Perform neonatal airway management including intubation, resuscitation, and management of air leak/pneumothorax. * Perform emergent procedures such as UVC/UAC placement, lumbar puncture, and needle decompression. * Manage neonatal ventilators and provide respiratory support as needed. * Collaborate with ED and anesthesia for pediatric patients requiring chest tubes or intubations.