Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician at RecruitWell summary:

A Pediatric Hospitalist Physician provides inpatient care for pediatric patients, including admissions and coordination with subspecialists, primarily on a pediatric floor without NICU or newborn nursery responsibilities. The role involves 12- or 24-hour shifts covering days and nights with a requirement for proficiency in procedures such as lumbar punctures. This locum position requires board certification in Pediatrics, an active Florida medical license, and relevant certifications like BLS and PALS, with flexible coverage through December and possibly January in Fort Myers, Florida.

• Start Date: December 1, 2025

• Duration: Ongoing (coverage needed through December, possibly January)

• Shifts:

• Days: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Nights: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

• Coverage needed 7 days per week

• Call Structure: 12-hour or 24-hour call coverage depending on schedule

  Clinical Setting

  • Inpatient pediatric floor only

  • No NICU or newborn nursery responsibilities

  • Average of 26 newborns per day on service (excluded from locum responsibilities)

  • Level I Nursery

  • 36 Med/Surg beds within GCHSWF

  • 70 NICU beds (NICU handled by dedicated team)

  • Current team: 6 physicians; hiring for 3 more (goal: 9 total)

  • Two experienced NPs (one in nursery, one on pediatric floor, each with 25+ years of experience)

  Role Responsibilities

  • Rounding on general pediatric patients

  • Performing admissions

  • Coordinating with pediatric subspecialists

  • Must be proficient and independent in lumbar punctures

  Requirements

  • Board Certified in Pediatrics - Required

  • Active Florida Medical License - Required

  • NICA Membership/Receipts - Required

  • BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) - Required

  • NPDB report (within last 3 months) - Required

  • Current CV - Required

  • Case Logs:

  • Must include 24 inpatient records from the past 12 months

  • Logs must be from a primary source (no personal logs)

  • Preferably include patient ages

  Additional Notes

  • December coverage is a top priority

  • Flexibility to cover days, nights, and weekends is highly valued

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Keywords:

Pediatric hospitalist, Inpatient pediatric care, Lumbar puncture, Board certified pediatrics, Medical licensure Florida, Locum tenens physician, Patient admissions, Pediatric subspecialist coordination, Shift work healthcare, Hospital medicine