Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

This position is a 24-hour Pediatric/Newborn Hospitalist call coverage role at a Family Birth Center in CA. The clinician will manage newborn rounding, attend high-risk deliveries, provide ED consultations, and admit pediatric patients when necessary (rare). The role is designed to fill coverage gaps and supplement the facility s locum pool. Dates / Schedule Required Dates: January 1 3 Shift Structure: 24-hour call, 7am 7am Call Expectations: On-call from home with 4 gratis hours/day for patient care or call-ins Average Callback Hours: 0.75 hours Job Details & Responsibilities Setting: Family Birth Center (L&D, Nursery), Emergency Department, Inpatient Primary Duties: Daily newborn rounds Coverage for newborn/delivery needs ED consultations for pediatric patients Rare admissions of pediatric patients from the ED to inpatient Delivery Attendance: Attend high-risk or concerning deliveries; RN & RT attend all deliveries C-sections as needed Annual Delivery Volume: deliveries/year ( per month) Required Clinical Skills & Procedures: Neonatal resuscitation and associated procedures Assist with pediatric resuscitations in ED or inpatient settings Potential airway management, venous access, and other applicable procedures Procedures Not Required: Circumcisions (typically done outpatient after discharge) No NICU on site Coverage Areas: Nursery and ED consults (no inpatient pediatrics department) EMR: Cerner Support Staff: L&D nurses, OB/Gyn, Anesthesia, ED physicians, Hospitalists, Tele-Intensivists Reason for Need: Coverage gaps; expansion of locum pool Credentialing Timeframe: Standard; provider must have privileges at a Joint Commission accredited hospital for 2 of the last 4 years Additional Facilities: No additional credentialing Billing Enrollment: Not in lieu of an existing provider (60-day rule does not apply) Required Skills & Qualifications Board Certification: BC or BE within 5 years Required State Medical License: Required DEA: Required by time of credentialing Malpractice Coverage: Highly preferred Availability: Must be fully available for Jan 1 3 only at name clear

Created: 2026-03-04