Job Description
Job Description
A facility in Roseburg, ORis seeking a Locums Pediatric Hospitalist Physician to provide 24-hour callcoverage with daily rounding. This role primarily supports a Level II nursery,with minimal pediatric inpatient volume. The provider will handle newborn care,admissions, and inpatient rounding, with limited callbacks and no requirementto attend deliveries.
Schedule & Coverage
- Shift : 24-hour call (7 AM – 7 AM)
- Rounding : 8 hours of rounding daily during call shift
- Weekends : Included as part of the schedule
- Call Back : Minimal
- Dates Needed : Please list all available dates at the time of name submission
Patient Volume & UnitDetails
Peds Unit : 6 bedsAverage Census : ~2 pediatric patients / dayNewborns :Daily Average : 4–6Admissions : 2–4 newborn admits / dayPediatric Admits : Typically 0–1 per dayNursery Level : Level II18-bed ward; majority of work takes place in the nurseryNo need to attend births—provider evaluates and treats neonates post-deliveryResponsibilities
Daily pediatric and newborn roundingNewborn exams, stabilization, and treatmentPediatric inpatient care (low volume)Nursery managementAdmission and discharge responsibilitiesRequirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in PediatricsActive Oregon medical licenseActive DEAAvailability listed at time of name clearExperience with Level II nursery and pediatric inpatient care preferredRoseburg is located in thebeautiful Umpqua Valley, known for its forests, rivers, and wineries. The areaoffers a relaxed lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking,fishing, and scenic drives through the Cascades. It’s a friendly community witha strong connection to nature.