Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
Updated 10/27/25
06606, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Physician
Pediatric Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Nov 27, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (5p – 5p on specified dates)
COVERAGE DATES
• Nov 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) – Ongoing additional dates as needed
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Healthy newborns, NICU patients, and occasional pediatric ER consults
• Patient Volume/Census: Average of 8 shifts per month (shared with other locums)
• Admissions: Yes – NICU admissions overnight (with limitations)
• Rounding: Included (in-house NICU and newborn coverage)
• Phone Consults: Yes – rare and minor pediatric ER consults
• Case Mix: Healthy newborns, NICU coverage, limited pediatric emergency cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Service Setting: Hospital Medicine (Pediatric)
• EMR System: Not specified
• Specialty Backup Available: Neonatology backup available
• Support Staff Available: Nursing and ancillary staff support
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Emergency privileges required)
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes – for qualified providers with clean background
• Credentialing Timeline: Expedited (emergency privileges process)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Overtime: Daily OT after 12 hours (based on fixed); Weekly OT after 168 hours (fixed)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Attend deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation support (NRP required)
• Manage NICU admissions and provide in-house night coverage (with Neonatology backup)
• No invasive procedures required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Connecticut Medical License (required)
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• DEA: Active DEA Certification (required)
• Certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required; BLS/ACLS preferred
• Experience: Prior NICU or newborn coverage experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Must have clean background for emergency privileges; must be available for Nov 27 coverage
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient pediatric hospitalist coverage, including newborn and NICU patients
• Attend and manage deliveries as required, performing neonatal resuscitation when needed
• Conduct patient evaluations, admissions, and rounding in collaboration with neonatal team
• Respond to pediatric ER consults as needed (minor and infrequent)
• Ensure appropriate communication and documentation within hospital systems
• Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Nov 27, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (5p – 5p on specified dates)
COVERAGE DATES
• Nov 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) – Ongoing additional dates as needed
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Healthy newborns, NICU patients, and occasional pediatric ER consults
• Patient Volume/Census: Average of 8 shifts per month (shared with other locums)
• Admissions: Yes – NICU admissions overnight (with limitations)
• Rounding: Included (in-house NICU and newborn coverage)
• Phone Consults: Yes – rare and minor pediatric ER consults
• Case Mix: Healthy newborns, NICU coverage, limited pediatric emergency cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Service Setting: Hospital Medicine (Pediatric)
• EMR System: Not specified
• Specialty Backup Available: Neonatology backup available
• Support Staff Available: Nursing and ancillary staff support
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Emergency privileges required)
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes – for qualified providers with clean background
• Credentialing Timeline: Expedited (emergency privileges process)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Overtime: Daily OT after 12 hours (based on fixed); Weekly OT after 168 hours (fixed)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Attend deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation support (NRP required)
• Manage NICU admissions and provide in-house night coverage (with Neonatology backup)
• No invasive procedures required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Connecticut Medical License (required)
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• DEA: Active DEA Certification (required)
• Certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required; BLS/ACLS preferred
• Experience: Prior NICU or newborn coverage experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: Must have clean background for emergency privileges; must be available for Nov 27 coverage
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient pediatric hospitalist coverage, including newborn and NICU patients
• Attend and manage deliveries as required, performing neonatal resuscitation when needed
• Conduct patient evaluations, admissions, and rounding in collaboration with neonatal team
• Respond to pediatric ER consults as needed (minor and infrequent)
• Ensure appropriate communication and documentation within hospital systems
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service