LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Fort Myers, Florida, 33908!
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Fort Myers, FL
- Service Setting : Inpatient Pediatric Floor
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 01 / 05 / 2026 01 / 31 / 2026 (24 month contract possibility)
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Day shifts 6a6p (12 hours)
- On-Call Shift Schedule : 12 hours of call within Pediatric Floors
- Call Type : Beeper
- Call Ratio : As needed for ED admissions and transfer center COVERAGE DATES
- 01 / 05 / 2026 01 / 31 / 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : Pediatric patientsPatient Volume / Census : Pediatric inpatient census; newborn service excluded from locums rotationAdmissions : Yes; ED admissions and transfersRounding : Included on general pediatric inpatientsPhone Consults : As needed during callCase Mix : General pediatric inpatients; lumbar puncture proficiency requiredFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : 36 med / surg pediatric beds; 70 NICU beds (NICU excluded from locums duties)Office Equipment Available : Standard pediatric inpatient equipmentSpecialty Backup Available : Subspecialists available for joint case managementSupport Staff Available : 6 current physicians (team building to 9); 2 experienced NPs (nursery and pediatric floors)PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesCredentialing Timeline : 30 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Not specified REQUIRED PROCEDURESLumbar punctures (required)General pediatric admissions and roundingCoordination with subspecialists for inpatient careJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active FL medical licenseDEA : RequiredCertifications : BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NICA membership / receiptsExperience : Must be proficient and independent with lumbar puncturesOther Qualifications : CV and Lee Health attestation required for name clearance; no telehealth experienceDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient care for pediatric floor patientsPerform admissions, rounding, and patient managementIndependently perform lumbar puncturesCoordinate with subspecialists for comprehensive careParticipate in daytime clinical coverage 6a6pTake 12-hour pediatric floor call for ED admissions and transfer centerCollaborate with physicians, NPs, and pediatric support staff1680050EXPPLAT
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.