Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Potsdam, NY

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Potsdam, NY
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-MD-3450923
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Potsdam, NY
  
• Service Setting: Hospital Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 04, 2027 – Apr 05, 2027
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, weekdays and weekends
  
• Call Type: Beeper (must be able to return within 20 minutes)
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  

• Patient Demographics: Neonates (Newborn Nursery, High-risk deliveries), Pediatrics (Inpatient unit)
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 4-10 newborns, 0-3 inpatient pediatrics per day
  
• Case Mix: Newborn nursery, high-risk deliveries, ER consults, pediatric inpatient
  

• No. of Beds in Department: Variable, typically 4-10 newborn beds, 0-3 inpatient pediatric beds
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 anesthesia coverage (CRNA or MD), Obstetrics (MD/midwife)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage / Vacancy
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Newborn Nursery care and management
  
• High-risk delivery attendance and resuscitation
  
• Emergency Room consults for pediatric patients
  
• Pediatric inpatient unit management
  
• Resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill newborns pending NICU transport
  

• Licenses: Active NY State License
  
• Board: Board Certified Pediatrician
  
• Certifications: NRP, PALS, BLS (AHA or RQI)
  
• Other Qualifications: Epic Experience Required
  

• Provide coverage for Newborn Nursery, including attending high-risk deliveries and stabilizing newborns.
  
• Conduct emergency room consults for pediatric patients.
  
• Manage the Pediatric inpatient unit, overseeing patient care and treatment plans.
  
• Resuscitate and stabilize critically ill newborns pending transport to a higher-level NICU.
  
• Perform 24-hour call shifts, remaining accessible and able to return to the hospital within 20 minutes.