Northern CA - Locums Pediatric Hospitalist
Updated 8/26/26
California, California, United States
Physician
Pediatric Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
A hospital in Northern California is seeking a Locums Pediatric Hospitalist to provide inpatient pediatric coverage. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a collaborative hospital environment caring for newborn and pediatric patients while utilizing a broad range of hospital-based procedures and critical care skills.
Providers with strong experience in pediatric inpatient medicine, newborn care, respiratory management, and bedside procedures are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
Pediatric admissions, evaluations, and daily rounding
Newborn assessment and management
Ventilation management for newborn and pediatric patients
Acute and chronic respiratory care
Coordination of care with specialists and hospital staff
Interpretation of diagnostic studies and treatment planning
Participation in emergency pediatric procedures as needed
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
Active California medical license preferred
Current DEA and controlled substance registration, if required
Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications preferred
Recent Pediatric Hospitalist experience
Strong procedural and inpatient pediatric care skills
Working Hours
Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: California
Schedule: To be discussed during credentialing and scheduling process
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: Ongoing coverage need
Skills
Respiratory & Critical Care
Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (Neo-Puff)
Newborn Ventilation Management
Acute and Chronic Newborn Ventilation Management
Pediatric Ventilation Management
Acute and Chronic Pediatric Ventilation Management
Endotracheal/Nasotracheal Intubation
Newborn Intubation
Pediatric Intubation
Sedation & Procedures
Conscious Sedation
Deep Sedation
Central Line Placement
Arterial Line Placement
Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC)
Umbilical Arterial Catheter (UAC)
Diagnostic & Bedside Procedures
Lumbar Puncture
Paracentesis
Thoracentesis
Chest Tube Insertion
Needle Pneumothorax Decompression
X-Ray Interpretation
EKG Interpretation
Additional Skills
Exchange Transfusion Experience
Minor Laceration Repair and Suturing
Circumcision Procedures
Swallow Study Interpretation
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