Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Belmont County, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Bridgeport CT

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: Nov 27 2025 Aug 31 2026

Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (5p 5p on specified dates)

COVERAGE DATES

Nov 27 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) Ongoing additional dates as needed

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Healthy newborns NICU patients and occasional pediatric ER consults

Admissions: Yes NICU admissions overnight (with limitations)

Rounding: Included (in-house NICU and newborn coverage)

Phone Consults: Yes rare and minor pediatric ER consults

Case Mix: Healthy newborns NICU coverage limited pediatric emergency cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

Specialty Backup Available: Neonatology

Support Staff Available: Nursing and ancillary staff support

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Emergency privileges required)

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes for qualified providers with clean background

Credentialing Timeline: Expedited (emergency privileges process)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Attend deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation support (NRP required)

Manage NICU admissions and provide in-house night coverage (with Neonatology backup)

No invasive procedures required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Connecticut Medical License (required)

Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine

DEA: Active DEA Certification (required)

Certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required; BLS/ACLS preferred

Experience: Prior NICU or newborn coverage experience preferred

Other Qualifications: Must have clean background for emergency privileges; must be available for Nov 27 coverage

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide inpatient pediatric hospitalist coverage including newborn and NICU patients

Attend and manage deliveries as required performing neonatal resuscitation when needed

Conduct patient evaluations admissions and rounding in collaboration with neonatal team

Respond to pediatric ER consults as needed (minor and infrequent)

Ensure appropriate communication and documentation within hospital systems

Required Skills:

Locum Tenens

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Bridgeport CT Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: Nov 27 2025 Aug 31 2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (5p 5p on specified dates)COVERAGE DATES Nov 27 2025 (Than...