Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

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