Pediatric Hospitalist

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 patients

Patient Volume / Census : Pediatric inpatient census; newborn service excluded from locums rotation

Admissions : Yes; ED admissions and transfers

Rounding : Included on general pediatric inpatients

Phone Consults : As needed during call

Case Mix : General pediatric inpatients; lumbar puncture proficiency required

FACILITY 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 equipment

Specialty Backup Available : Subspecialists available for joint case management

Support Staff Available : 6 current physicians (team building to 9); 2 experienced NPs (nursery and pediatric floors)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes

Credentialing Timeline : 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance : Not specified

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Lumbar punctures (required)

General pediatric admissions and rounding

Coordination with subspecialists for inpatient care

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active FL medical license

DEA : Required

Certifications : BLS (AHA) PALS (AHA) NICA membership / receipts

Experience : Must be proficient and independent with lumbar punctures

Other Qualifications : CV and Lee Health attestation required for name clearance; no telehealth experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide inpatient care for pediatric floor patients

Perform admissions rounding and patient management

Independently perform lumbar punctures

Coordinate with subspecialists for comprehensive care

Participate in daytime clinical coverage 6a6p

Take 12-hour pediatric floor call for ED admissions and transfer center

Collaborate with physicians NPs and pediatric support staff

Required Skills : Locum Tenens

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1