JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Traverse City MI
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: April 1 2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule
COVERAGE DATES
Start Date: April 1 2026
End Date: Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Pediatric and Adult patients
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 50000 annual patient encounters facility-wide
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
Case Mix: Pediatric inpatient care with ability to manage adult patients in the same setting
FACILITY INFORMATION
Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
EMR System: Cerner
Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped hospital environment
Specialty Backup Available: Multiple inpatient and surgical specialties
Support Staff Available: NPPAs and nursing staff; three NPPA shifts daily
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Standard pediatric hospitalist procedures as required by facility
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Michigan license
Board: BC/BE in Pediatric Hospital Medicine or related specialty
DEA: Active DEA for Michigan
CSR: Required
Certifications: As required by facility
Experience: Ability to manage inpatient pediatric and adult patients in the same setting
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient pediatric hospitalist coverage
Evaluate diagnose and manage admitted pediatric patients
Provide care for adult patients when required within the same clinical setting
Collaborate with NPPAs and multidisciplinary teams
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within Cerner EMR