Brand new Pediatric Hospitalist position in California!

Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity

Start Date: ASAP (Target start: June)
Duration: To September (short-term need)
Schedule: Flexible scheduling; minimum 10 shifts/month preferred

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated Pediatric Hospitalists (Locum Tenens) to support and help build a growing inpatient pediatric service. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in program development while working in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment.

Clinical Scope

• Patient Population: Newborn to 18 years
• Average Daily Census: 12–16 patients
• Newborn Service: 8–14 well-baby patients daily

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric care, including:
  • Newborn rounding (well-baby nursery)
  • Pediatric admissions (as needed)
  • ED consults and admission support
• Participate in resident education and supervision
  • Work closely with Family Medicine residents (interns and second-year residents)
  • Residents perform initial evaluations and documentation; hospitalists provide oversight, teaching, and attestations
• Take part in 24-hour call coverage, with:
  • 10 hours required in-house per call day
• Occasional phone consults for newborn concerns

Support & Facilities

• EMR: EPIC (full functionality)
• Nursery Level: Level II (transitioning to Level III)
• On-site support includes:
  • Neonatologists
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (24/7)
  • Respiratory therapy team
• Hospitalists do not attend deliveries

Transfer & Specialty Support

• No PICU on site
• Strong relationships with regional pediatric and critical care centers
• Pediatric transport available (ground and air) to tertiary care facilities within 1.5–2 hours
• Frequent collaboration with off-site pediatric specialists and intensivists

Scheduling & Coverage Needs

• Minimum: 10 shifts/month (preferred for continuity)
• Total Need: 15–20 locums shifts/month (short-term)
• Flexible scheduling: any combination of shifts is acceptable
• Goal: Coverage equivalent to two full-time physicians (10 shifts/month each)

Don Awbrey
National Account Manager – Ascend Medical Staffing
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