Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity

A rewarding short-term locum opportunity is available for a Pediatric Hospitalist to support coverage needs in a well-supported clinical setting in Grass Valley, CA.

Job Description

• Shift Type: 24-hour on-call (7a to 7a)
• On-Call: 24/7 during assignment
• Weekend Coverage: Yes

Practice Setting

• Family Birth Center (L&D & Nursery)
• Emergency Department consults
• Inpatient pediatric coverage (rare admissions)

Key Responsibilities

• Daily newborn rounding
• Attend high-risk or concerning deliveries as needed
• ED pediatric consults
• Neonatal and pediatric resuscitation support
• Admit pediatric patients from ED when required

Clinical Highlights

• No NICU on site
• Nursery + ER consult coverage
• Approx. deliveries annually
• EMR: Cerner
• Strong multidisciplinary support (OB/GYN, Anesthesia, ED, Tele-Intensivists)

Requirements

• Board Certified or BE within 5 years (Pediatrics)
• Active California medical license
• DEA (required during credentialing)
• Recent privileges at Joint Commission accredited hospital

Benefits

• Lodging provided