Locum Tenens Physician - Hospitalist (Pediatric) in California
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Job description
We are seeking a Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist in California.
Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist
Position Type:
Specialty: Physician - Hospitalist - Pediatric
Location: California
Rate: Open & Negotiable
Shift: 24-hour call coverage (including some weekend shifts)
Start Date: July 24, 2025
End Date: July 30, 2025 (ending AM)
Position Details:
Patient Population: Pediatric and newborn (3–5 pediatric patients and 3–15 newborns daily)
Setting: Inpatient
Responsibilities:
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Pediatric hospitalist coverage for admissions
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Attend to newborns in well-baby nursery
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In-person or phone consults from ER based on case need
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Teaching/precepting of residents
Required Procedures: Pediatric resuscitation, intubation, and lumbar punctures
EMR System: Cerner Care B
Support Staff: Neonatologists cover NICU and high-risk deliveries; ED handles emergency codes
Days Per Month: July 24–29 (6 days)
On-Call/Weekends: Yes – 24-hour call including part of weekend
Submission Requirements:
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Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 3 years) in Pediatrics – Required
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Active California Medical License – Required
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Clean Malpractice History – Required
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Availability for full date range at time of name clear – Required
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DEA – Required
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