$200-210/hr Peds Hospitalist locums in Harrisburg, PA.

Facility in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist for part-time locum tenens coverage due to a turnover vacancy. This role includes general pediatric floor coverage and occasional newborn nursery responsibilities within a hospital that offers comprehensive pediatric specialty support.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $200/hour day shifts and $210/hr Night shifts

Holiday rate multiplier applies

Position Details

Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist

Practice Setting: Inpatient Pediatric Unit

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Start Date: June 15, 2026

Coverage Type: Part-time locum tenens

Estimated Shifts per Month: Approximately 7

Schedule Options

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM: General Pediatrics (Day Shift)

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM: General Pediatrics & Newborn Coverage (Night Shift)

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Newborn Nursery (limited availability)

24-hour shifts are generally avoided due to workload but may occasionally be considered.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide inpatient pediatric floor coverage

Evaluate and manage pediatric patients admitted to the hospital

Respond to consults from the Emergency Department

Provide newborn nursery coverage as needed

Perform procedures such as lumbar punctures

The role does not require attending deliveries or performing circumcisions.

Patient Volume

Day shift: Average 7 pediatric patients on the floor, plus ED consults

Night shift: Coverage of general pediatrics, newborn nursery, and ED consults

Nursery shifts: Average 20 newborns

Practice Environment

Level I nursery covered by pediatric hospitalists

Level III NICU on-site staffed by Neonatology

EMR: Epic

Pediatric specialty support includes:

Pediatric Critical Care

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric ENT

Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Anesthesia

Common Conditions Managed

Asthma

Seizures

Gastroenteritis

Pneumonia

Credentialing

Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days

Full privileges available

Travel & Reimbursement

Travel reimbursement includes airfare, lodging, rental car, mileage, parking, and ground transportation.

Airfare: economy seating with one checked bag

Lodging: $175/night cap at non-preferred hotels

Mileage: IRS standard rate

Rental car: seasonal caps apply

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics – required

Active Pennsylvania medical license or IMLC LOQ – required

DEA – required

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications – required

Minimum 2 years of experience – required

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