Pediatric Hospitalist – Locum Tenens-Harrisburg, PA|$185
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist to provide high-quality inpatient care for pediatric and newborn patients. This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and board-certified/eligible physician with a strong background in general pediatrics and experience in hospitalist care. The position includes both day and night shifts, rotating coverage across general pediatric and newborn units, with flexibility for occasional 24-hour shifts.
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Provide comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients in the general pediatrics floor and newborn nursery
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Conduct consultations in the emergency department
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Manage an average of 7 pediatric inpatients and 20 newborns per shift
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Perform lumbar punctures as needed
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including NICU, PICU, and pediatric sub-specialists
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Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
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Participate in patient rounds and handoffs with day/night shift transitions
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No delivery attendance or circumcision required
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MD or DO from an accredited medical school
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
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Active Pennsylvania medical license
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Valid DEA license
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Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred
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Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
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Shift Options:
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7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (General Pediatrics or Newborn)
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7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Combined coverage: Pediatrics, Newborn, ED Consults)
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Estimated 14 shifts per month
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No on-call responsibilities
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Will work solo during assigned shifts
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Generally no back-to-back 24-hour shifts (considered on case-by-case basis)
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Job Responsibilities
Conduct consultations in the emergency department
Manage an average of 7 pediatric inpatients and 20 newborns per shift
Perform lumbar punctures as needed
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including NICU, PICU, and pediatric sub-specialists
Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
Participate in patient rounds and handoffs with day/night shift transitions
No delivery attendance or circumcision required
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
Active Pennsylvania medical license
Valid DEA license
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Working Hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (General Pediatrics or Newborn)
7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Combined coverage: Pediatrics, Newborn, ED Consults)
Estimated 14 shifts per month
No on-call responsibilities
Will work solo during assigned shifts
Generally no back-to-back 24-hour shifts (considered on case-by-case basis)
Skills
Skilled in procedures such as lumbar punctures
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to function independently with minimal supervision
Team-oriented and collaborative with multidisciplinary hospital staff
