🔥 Premier Pediatric Hospitalist Locum Opportunity – Flexible 24-Hour Call Schedule in Potsdam, NY 🩺🏥
Updated 10/15/26
13676, Potsdam, New York, United States
Physician
Pediatric Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Take advantage of an exciting Pediatric Hospitalist locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning January 2027. This travel assignment offers a flexible 24-hour call schedule with approximately 5–7 shifts per month and potential for ongoing coverage. Providers may remain out of the hospital when there are no acute issues while remaining available for rapid response.
This opportunity provides diverse pediatric clinical exposure across newborn nursery care, high-risk deliveries, ER consultations, and pediatric inpatient coverage. Multiple consecutive 24-hour shifts may be available based on coverage needs, making this an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking schedule flexibility and meaningful clinical practice.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide care in the newborn nursery and pediatric inpatient unit.
• Attend and support high-risk deliveries, including stabilization and resuscitation of critically ill newborns pending transport.
• Provide ER pediatric consultations.
• Remain within 20 minutes of the hospital while on call and return as needed for patient care.
Qualifications
• New York State medical license in hand required.
• NRP, PALS, and BLS certifications required.
• Epic experience required.
• AHA or RQI certifications required.
• Residents and fellows cannot be accepted.
• Updated work history required with no gaps of 30+ days.
Working Hours
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
• Approximately 5–7 shifts per month
• Weekday and weekend coverage required
• Schedule expected to continue for 3 months and ongoing
• Multiple consecutive 24-hour shifts may be available
• 4 hours gratis if called in for patient care
• OT and holiday coverage paid at 1.25× the regular rate
Skills
• High-risk delivery coverage
• Newborn resuscitation and stabilization
• Pediatric inpatient care
• Pediatric ER consultations
• Epic EMR experience
• Ability to manage critically ill newborns pending NICU transport
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