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Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLCFort Myers, Florida, United States
1 day ago
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Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Job Title : Pediatric Hospitalist
  • Job Type : Locum Tenens
  • Location : Fort Myers, FL
  • Service Setting : Hospital, Pediatric Floor
  • Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
  • Coverage Period : 12 / 01 / 2025 Ongoing (with initial focus on 2 4 month contract)
  • Clinical Shift Schedule : Day shifts only, 6a 6p (12 hours)

COVERAGE DATES

  • Beginning 12 / 01 / 2025
  • Primary need : 7 consecutive days during Christmas week and into January
  • Anticipated contract length : 2 4 months

    • PATIENT INFORMATION

  • Patient Demographics : Pediatric inpatients
  • Patient Volume / Census : Average 26 newborns per day (not included in locum service)
  • Admissions : Yes, inpatient admissions required
  • Rounding : Included
  • Phone Consults : Yes
  • Case Mix : General pediatrics
  • Procedures : Lumbar punctures (required)

    • FACILITY INFORMATION

  • Beds : 36 medical / surgical pediatric beds; 70 NICU beds (not covered by locum)
  • Nursery : Level I nursery (not covered by locum)
  • Practice : 6 physicians currently, expanding to 9 total; 2 experienced nurse practitioners (1 nursery-only, 1 pediatric floors with 12-patient daily load)
  • Reason for Coverage : Supplemental coverage during recruitment and peak seasonal needs

    • PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

  • Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available : Yes (credentialing 30 days)
  • Credentialing Timeline : 30 days

    • COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Rate : Fixed (Daily OT after 12 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours)
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (details TBD)

    • REQUIRED PROCEDURES

  • Lumbar punctures (must be proficient and independent)

    • JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Licenses : Active Florida license required
  • Board : Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • DEA : Active DEA Certification required
  • Certifications : BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NICA membership / receipts
  • Experience : Demonstrated experience in pediatric hospital medicine
  • Other Qualifications : Submission of updated CV, NPDB (within 3 months), and case logs covering 24 inpatient records within past 12 months (with patient age noted preferred)

    • DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Round on pediatric inpatients and manage admissions
  • Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary team
  • Provide daytime pediatric floor coverage only (no nursery or NICU responsibilities)
  • Work in collaboration with experienced nurse practitioners on the pediatric floors
  • Ensure high-quality inpatient care during holiday periods and coverage gaps
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    Pediatric Hospitalist Physician • Fort Myers, Florida, United States