Locums Pediatric Hospital Medicine Physician
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Board-Certified Pediatric Hospital Medicine Physician to provide locums coverage in Dublin, Georgia. This position involves in-house pediatric hospital medicine coverage with a manageable census, a supportive care team, and clearly defined responsibilities. While the facility is designated as a Level I trauma center, trauma care is managed by the Emergency Department and pediatric surgery teams.
Schedule & Coverage
- In-house coverage: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM call from hotel with callback
- Trauma cases are not primary responsibilities
- May be consulted for non-trauma emergencies such as drowning or cardiac arrest and expected to contribute clinical expertise as part of the care team
Patient Volume & Census
- Daily census: 5–12 patients
- Average daily rounding includes:
- Nursery: 3–6 patients
- Pediatric floor: 1–5 patients
- NICU: 0–2 patients (TTN, mild RDS, ROS, transitional delay)
- Occasional pediatric patients in the ED
Clinical Responsibilities
- Pediatric inpatient rounding and management
- Nursery and pediatric floor coverage
- NICU care for low-acuity neonatal conditions
- Neonatal intubations prior to transfer with temporary ventilator management
- Placement of umbilical lines
- Lumbar punctures
- Sedation in the ED when performing procedures
- OB team performs all circumcisions
Trauma & Emergency Involvement
- Level I trauma designation, managed by ED and pediatric surgery
- Physician will not be the primary provider for trauma cases
- Expected to assist in select emergency situations as needed
Additional Details
- No grand rounds
- Collaborative environment with ED, OB, pediatric surgery, and nursing teams
- Well-supported setting with defined scope and reasonable workload
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- Active Georgia medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Current PALS and NRP certifications
- Comfortable with neonatal procedures and pediatric inpatient care
Dublin is a small, welcoming community in central Georgia offering a low cost of living, light traffic, and a relaxed pace of life, with convenient access to outdoor recreation and easy drives to larger cities like Macon and Savannah.