Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Dublin, Georgia Pediatric Hospitalist - 3-Month Coverage

Position Overview:

Immediate Pediatric Hospitalist opportunity offering a balanced mix of nursery, pediatric floor, and light NICU coverage in a supportive hospital environment. This three-month assignment provides consistent in-house shifts with structured backup call and strong pediatric specialty support.

Assignment Details:

• Start: ASAP

• Duration: 3 months

• Shift: 8:00am - 8:00pm in-house

• Call: 8:00pm - 8:00am from hotel with callback

• Schedule includes on-site coverage, nights, and weekends

• Orientation: 1-2 shadow shifts based on experience

Clinical Volume & Scope:

• Average daily census: 5-12

• Daily admissions:
  Approximately 4 (including nursery)

• Patients per day:

  • Nursery: 3-6

  • Pediatric floor: 1-5

  • NICU (TTN, mild RDS, ROS, transitional delay): 0-2

  • Occasional ED consults (typically 1 bedside consult most days; formal consult every 2-3 weeks)

• 130-bed hospital with 12-bed pediatric unit

• ICU rounding not routine; rare temporary housing of medically stable psych patients pending transfer

• Level I Trauma designation (managed by ED and pediatric surgeon; hospitalist contributes expertise in non-trauma emergencies such as drowning or cardiac arrest but not primary trauma management)

Procedures & Responsibilities:

• Neonatal intubations prior to transfer with temporary ventilator management

• Umbilical line placement

• Lumbar punctures

• OB team performs circumcisions

• Collaborate closely with ED and specialty teams

Support Staff:

• Nursery and step-down NICU nurses

• Certified pediatric nurses

• Pediatric surgeons

• Respiratory therapists

Requirements:

• Board Certified Pediatrics - Required

• PALS and NRP - Required

• Clinical competency strongly prioritized

What Recruit Well Provides:

• A+ rated malpractice

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing

• Prepaid Travel and Lodging

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• Open communication

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• Accountability

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