Pediatric Hospitalist Physician - McMinnville, Oregon

Job Description
Join a busy pediatric hospitalist team at a tertiary-care hospital, delivering comprehensive inpatient care to newborns and children. This locum tenens assignment offers 24-hour shift coverage on a variety of dates, allowing flexibility while providing critical support for high-risk deliveries and newborn care.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 6 AM – 6 AM on the dates listed below (see “Working Hours”)
• Patient Population: Pediatric / All Ages
• Location: McMinnville, OR
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care, including newborn management in the nursery (Level I).
• Attend and assist with C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
• Perform intubation for newborns and pediatric patients as needed.
• Conduct routine assessments, order and interpret studies, and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with 24-hour support services such as anesthesia, general surgery, radiology, and laboratory.
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (minimum).
• Completed a pediatric fellowship (1 year).
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required).
• Active medical license for Oregon (or eligibility for licensure).
• Ability to complete credentialing within 30-60 days.
• Experience with trauma-level 3 facilities is preferred.

Working Hours

2026
- 6 AM Wed Nov 11 – 6 AM Thu Nov 12
- 6 AM Fri Nov 27 – 6 AM Sun Nov 29
- 6 AM Tue Dec 1 – 6 AM Wed Dec 2
- 6 AM Sat Dec 12 – 6 AM Mon Dec 14
- 6 AM Tue Dec 22 – 6 AM Sun Dec 27
- 6 AM Mon Dec 28 – 6 AM Tue Dec 29

2027
- 6 AM Thu Jan 28 – 6 AM Mon Feb 1

Patient encounters per shift: 1-3

Skills

• Newborn and pediatric intubation (required).
• Attendance and assistance during C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
• Management of Level I nursery care.
• Proficiency in pediatric patient assessment and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and hospital protocols.