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Pediatric Hospitalist Locums Opportunity | Tacoma, WA |
Updated 7/08/25
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Physician
Pediatric Hospitalist
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalists to join its inpatient care team. This assignment is ideal for physicians passionate about pediatric care from birth through adolescence, with access to 30+ pediatric specialties in a well-supported hospital system.
Providers will cover scheduled clinical hours only in an inpatient setting with pediatric patient volumes of 15–18 per shift, caring for patients aged 0–21 years. This is an ongoing need driven by scheduling gaps, with multiple full-time and part-time locum positions available.- Provide pediatric hospitalist care to patients aged 0–21
- Inpatient rounding and admissions
- Work within a multidisciplinary team across a Level II Trauma and Level III Pediatric Facility
- Use Epic EMR for documentation
- Collaborate with 30+ pediatric subspecialists for comprehensive care
- No call, no APP or resident supervision required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics (Required)
- WA Medical License (Required – active candidates prioritized)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (Preferred, not required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Clean malpractice and work history preferred for expedited credentialing
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days (expedited available for clean files)
- Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only
- Shift Setting: Inpatient only
- Patients per Shift: 15–18
- Practice Setting: Hospital-based, no outpatient required
- No call or overnight responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Inpatient rounding and admissions
Work within a multidisciplinary team across a Level II Trauma and Level III Pediatric Facility
Use Epic EMR for documentation
Collaborate with 30+ pediatric subspecialists for comprehensive care
No call, no APP or resident supervision required
Qualifications
WA Medical License (Required – active candidates prioritized)
Fellowship in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (Preferred, not required)
BLS Certification (Required)
Clean malpractice and work history preferred for expedited credentialing
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days (expedited available for clean files)
Working Hours
Shift Setting: Inpatient only
Patients per Shift: 15–18
Practice Setting: Hospital-based, no outpatient required
No call or overnight responsibilities
Skills
Acute & chronic ventilation management
Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
Intubation – newborn and pediatric
Conscious & deep sedation
Central line placement
Nursery care (Level I & II NICU)
Attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections
Preferred Pediatric Skills:
EKG interpretation
Chest tube placement
PICC line placement
