Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Physician Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Oxford, MS
• Service Setting : Hospital
• Coverage Type : Clinical Call
• Coverage Period : 06 / 05 30 / 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule : Flexible Schedule COVERAGE DATES
• 06 / 05 30 / 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Pediatrics
• Patient Volume / Census : Inpatient service to 24 patients over the past 24 months (minimum experience requirement)
• Admissions : Yes
• Rounding : Included
• Phone Consults : Yes
• Case Mix : Pediatric Hospitalist
• Reason for Coverage : Coverage for Full-Time Vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate : TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Standard Pediatric Hospitalist procedures JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses : Active Mississippi license
• Board : Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics within 5 years post-residency
• DEA : Active DEA Certification
• Certifications : PALS & NRP required
• Experience : Inpatient service to 24 patients within the past 24 months
• Other Qualifications : MD degree required; three peer references (one from residency director or Chief of Medicine / Pediatrics, two from PCPs familiar with applicant's work) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient pediatric care and manage hospital admissions
• Perform pediatric medical evaluations and treatment plans
• Coordinate with nursing and specialty staff as needed
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and comply with hospital standards