Locum Pediatric Hospitalist – 24-Hour Call – Grass Valley, CA

Location: Grass Valley, CA
Position Type: Locum | Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist

Overview

A hospital in Grass Valley is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for 24-hour call coverage in the newborn nursery, Family Birth Center, ED consults, and limited inpatient admissions. This role supports newborn care and pediatric emergency needs.

Practice Highlights

• 24-hour call: 7 AM–7 AM
• Urgent need for: January 1–3
• Work includes newborn rounds, high-risk delivery attendance, ED consults, and rare inpatient admissions
• Average callback: 0.75 hours
• EMR: Cerner
• Support team includes L&D nurses, OB/GYN, anesthesia, ED physicians, hospitalists, and tele-intensivists
• No NICU on site

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or BE Pediatrician (within 5 years)
• Active state medical license – Required
• DEA required during credentialing
• Must have privileges at a Joint Commission (or equivalent) accredited hospital 2 of the last 4 years
• Must be able to perform neonatal resuscitation and assist in pediatric emergencies
• Malpractice: Clean preferred
• Must be available for the exact dates at name clear

Schedule & Coverage

• 24-hour call coverage (on call, not in-house)
• 4 hours per day allotted for patient evaluations or call-ins
• Nursery volume: 25–35 deliveries per month
• Duties include:

• Newborn rounds

• High-risk / concerned delivery attendance

• ED pediatric consultations

• Occasional inpatient pediatric admissions
  • No circumcisions required (usually done post-discharge)
  • Credentialing: Standard process; no secondary facility credentialing
  
  

Why Grass Valley, CA?

A quiet community surrounded by mountains, nature, and small-town charm—ideal for professionals who enjoy a peaceful, relaxing environment.

How to Apply

Interested Pediatric Hospitalists can share their CV and availability for the posted dates. Early submissions are encouraged.