Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Physician Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Wellsboro, PA
• Service Setting : Inpatient
• Coverage Type : Call Only
• Coverage Period : Sep 15, 2025 Ongoing
• On-Call Shift Schedule : 24-hour call, 7a 7a
• Call Type : Telephone with 30-minute response
• Call Ratio : Solo coverage
• Call Response Time : 30 minutes COVERAGE DATES
• September 17, 2025 (7a) September 22, 2025 (7a)
• Future dates TBD anticipated 1 2 weeks per month, ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Pediatrics only (100% pediatric coverage)
• Patient Volume / Census : No inpatient pediatrics; hospital licensed for 5 inpatient couplet rooms
• Admissions : 0 3 average admissions per call shift
• Phone Consults : Yes
• Case Mix : Pediatric admissions and consultations only FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department : 5 inpatient couplet rooms (licensed)
• EMR System : Cerner
• Reason for Coverage : Candidate retiring PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes (Full & Temp available)
• Temporary Privileges Available : Yes
• Credentialing Timeline : 30 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (Airfare, Mileage, Lodging, Rental Car) - Airfare : Economy, no upgrades, 1 checked bag - Lodging : $150 / night cap (no incidentals; Syncx preferred hotels available) - Mileage : IRS mileage rates - Rental Car : April November mid-size car ($50 / day); December March mid-size 4WD SUV ($75 / day) REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Pediatric call coverage only (no specific procedures listed) JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses : Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC accepted)
• Board : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• DEA : Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications : NALS, PALS
• Experience : Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Other Qualifications : Comfortable managing pediatric admissions and consultations independently DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide 24-hour pediatric hospitalist call coverage
• Respond to pediatric admissions and telephone consults within 30 minutes
• Manage average of 0 3 admissions per call shift
• Work independently as solo provider
• Document care and consultations accurately in Cerner EMR