Pediatric Hospitalist Locums in North Carolina | 24/7 Beeper Call | December Start
Job at a glance
Job description
Specialty
Pediatric Hospitalist
Description
A Pediatric Hospitalist locum tenens opportunity is available in Henderson, North Carolina, starting December 1, 2026, with ongoing coverage. This inpatient assignment is ideal for a physician comfortable managing pediatric admissions, rounding on hospitalized children, and responding to emergency consultations.
The role includes beeper call coverage, with a 20-minute response time and opportunities to provide hands-on inpatient care in a 16-bed pediatric department. Physicians should be comfortable managing newborn and pediatric conditions and providing acute stabilization when needed.
Opportunity Highlights
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Location: Henderson, North Carolina
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Start Date: December 1, 2026
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Duration: Ongoing
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Coverage: Inpatient beeper call
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Setting: Inpatient pediatrics
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Patient Volume: Approximately 3–8 patients
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Call Response Time: 20 minutes
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Phone Consults: Approximately 5
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EMR: Paragon
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Temporary privileges may be available
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage pediatric patients requiring hospital admission
Conduct inpatient rounds and coordinate ongoing treatment
Respond to pediatric consultations and acute clinical concerns
Assess and stabilize newborns and pediatric patients as clinically indicated
Perform appropriate procedures within the physician's training and scope of practice
Coordinate care with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
Communicate treatment plans and discharge recommendations to families and the care team
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Paragon
Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics or an applicable specialty
Active North Carolina medical license or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
Current ABLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
Experience in pediatric inpatient care and hospital admissions
Ability to manage acute pediatric conditions and respond to urgent consultations
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Ability to participate in beeper call and respond within the required timeframe
Working Hours
Start date: December 1, 2026
Ongoing assignment
Call response time: 20 minutes
Approximately 5 phone consultations per call period
Rounding and admissions included
Exact coverage dates and shift arrangements to be confirmed
Skills
Inpatient Pediatric Rounding
Pediatric Admissions and Consultations
Newborn Assessment and Stabilization
Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilation Management
Pediatric Airway Management
Intubation
Lumbar Puncture
UVC and UAC Placement
Pediatric Emergency Assessment
Acute Patient Stabilization
EKG and X-ray Interpretation
Paracentesis and Thoracentesis
Paragon EMR Documentation