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

JOB 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