Pediatric Hospitalist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-90838
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Safety Harbor, FL
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Jun 30, 2027
• Shift Schedule: 7a – 7p
• Call Schedule: Nights; 7p – 7a & weekends; 24-hr call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
• Resident or Teaching Supervision Required? Yes
• Specialty Back-up: 2-3 physicians to help support the coverage
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 4-5 patients/day
• Admissions Required? Yes
• Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned patients
• Case Mix: Pediatric inpatient

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Cerner
• Facility PEDs Level: 3
• Is Hospital Stroke Certified? Yes

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
• Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff)
• Ventilation Management (Newborn) (Acute, Chronic)
• Ventilation Management (Pediatric) (Acute, Chronic)
• Intubation (ETT/NT) (Newborn, Pediatrics)
• Conscious sedation
• Deep sedation
• Central line
• Arterial lines
• UVC
• UAC
• Lumbar puncture
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• Chest tube insertion
• Needle pneumothorax (Decompression)
• X-ray interpretation
• EKG interpretation
• PA Catheter
• Exchange transfusion
• Suturing minor lacerations
• Circumcision (type)
• Swallow studied

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
• Licenses: Active FL license
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Fellowship: Preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric care for hospitalized patients.
• Manage 24-hour shifts including 12 hours of in-house coverage and 12 hours of beeper-based home call.
• Perform admissions, rounds, and discharge planning for pediatric patients.
• Respond to emergencies and provide acute care management.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.