JOB OVERVIEW:
Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Washington DC
Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 05/12/2025 Ongoing 2month initial term potential to extend)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 12hour or 24hour shifts (Flexible; days and nights)
COVERAGE DATES:
Start as early as May 12 2025; duration: 2 months (extendable)
PATIENT INFORMATION:
Patient Demographics: Newborns Pediatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 5 10 in nursery; 10 15 in NICU
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Case Mix: NICU and nursery care
FACILITY INFORMATION:
No. of Beds in Department: 6bed Level 2 NICU
EMR System: Cerner
Support Staff Available: Full pediatric and NICU care team
Reason for Coverage: New site launch
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES:
Neonatal resuscitation
Nursery care procedures
NICU management (Level 2 experience required)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Licenses: Active DC medical license (IMLC accepted)
Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics
DEA: Required
Certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Experience: Level 2 NICU experience required
Other Qualifications: Comfortable working independently in NICU and nursery; DR presence required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide clinical care in both the nursery and Level 2 NICU
Perform neonatal resuscitation and manage NICU admissions
Collaborate with pediatric and neonatal staff to ensure quality outcomes
Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR
Participate in interview process with Chief of Regional Based Specialties and provide 3 professional references