Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Pediatrics - General / Other in Fort Myers, FL

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Pediatrics MD in Fort Myers, Florida, 33908!About The PositionJOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Pediatrician

Emergency Medicine

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Service Setting : Inpatient

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : 12 / 15 / 2025

07 / 31 / 2026

Clinical Shift Schedule : Variable evening and night shifts (1 : 00p3 : 00a or 8 : 00p6 : 00a) COVERAGE DATES

12 / 15 / 2025

07 / 31 / 2026 (variable evening and night coverage for at least 4-night stretches)

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Pediatric population

Patient Volume / Census : Average of 150 patients per day within the Pediatric ER

Admissions : Included in inpatient responsibilities

Rounding : Included

Phone Consults : As required for patient management

Case Mix : Pediatric emergency medicine cases; oversight of PA / NP team; high acuity ER environment

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System : TBD

Office Equipment Available : X-ray equipment, respiratory therapy support, social work, pharmacy onsite

Specialty Backup Available : Full pediatric ER team including 4 physicians and 5 NP / PA providers

Support Staff Available : Ancillary teams, respiratory therapists, social workers, and pharmacists

Reason for Coverage : Ongoing coverage through July 2026

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes

Temporary Privileges Available : TBD

Credentialing Timeline : TBD (Days to credential not specified)

Academic Medical Center Experience : Not required

Telehealth Experience : No

Orientation : Required prior to start (details TBD)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered

Additional Compensation : None specified REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Reductions

Laceration Repairs

Intubations

Incision & Drainage (I&D)

Splinting

Ultrasound / FAST Exam

Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube) Placement

Lumbar Puncture

Chest Tube Insertion

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active Florida medical license

Board : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Emergency Medicine

DEA : Active DEA Certification required

Certifications : BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NICA membership or proof of receipt required

Experience : Pediatric Emergency Medicine experience required

Other Qualifications : Submission materials must include current CV, NPDB report (within 3 months), and case logs for 24 inpatient records within the past 12 months (primary source only, not personal logs)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct inpatient pediatric emergency medicine care during assigned shifts

Supervise and oversee PA / NP teams during clinical hours

Perform required emergency procedures and ensure appropriate patient management

Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and hospital systems

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pediatric emergency care

1675601EXPPLATAbout Adelphi LocumsAdelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.