Pediatrician – Emergency Medicine

Fort Myers, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Pediatrician Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Fort Myers FL

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: 12/15/2025 07/31/2026

Clinical Shift Schedule: Variable evening and night shifts (1:00p3:00a or 8:00p6:00a)

COVERAGE DATES

12/15/2025 07/31/2026 (variable evening and night coverage for at least 4-night stretches)

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Pediatric population

Patient Volume/Census: Average of 150 patients per day within the Pediatric ER

Admissions: Included in inpatient responsibilities

Rounding: Included

Phone Consults: As required for patient management

Case Mix: Pediatric emergency medicine cases; oversight of PA/NP team; high acuity ER environment

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: TBD

Office Equipment Available: X-ray equipment respiratory therapy support social work pharmacy onsite

Specialty Backup Available: Full pediatric ER team including 4 physicians and 5 NP/PA providers

Support Staff Available: Ancillary teams respiratory therapists social workers and pharmacists

Reason for Coverage: Ongoing coverage through July 2026

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

Credentialing Timeline: TBD (Days to credential not specified)

Academic Medical Center Experience: Not required

Telehealth Experience: No

Orientation: Required prior to start (details TBD)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Additional Compensation: None specified

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Reductions

Laceration Repairs

Intubations

Incision & Drainage (I&D)

Splinting

Ultrasound / FAST Exam

Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube) Placement

Lumbar Puncture

Chest Tube Insertion

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Florida medical license

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

DEA: Active DEA Certification required

Certifications: BLS (AHA) PALS (AHA) NICA membership or proof of receipt required

Experience: Pediatric Emergency Medicine experience required

Other Qualifications: Submission materials must include current CV NPDB report (within 3 months) and case logs for 24 inpatient records within the past 12 months (primary source only not personal logs)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct inpatient pediatric emergency medicine care during assigned shifts

Supervise and oversee PA/NP teams during clinical hours

Perform required emergency procedures and ensure appropriate patient management

Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and hospital systems

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pediatric emergency care

Required Skills:

Locum Tenens

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Pediatrician Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Fort Myers FL Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 12/15/2025 07/31/2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: Variable evening and night shifts (1:00p3:00a or 8:00p6:00a)COVERAGE DATES ...