Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist Physician – Bel Air, Maryland
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO DPM
Position Type Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice Inpatient
Location Maryland, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 3 years

Job Description

Last Update: 2/04/25
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens opportunity. This role involves inpatient pediatric care, nursery coverage, emergency department consults, and high-risk delivery attendance in a Level III Trauma Center with 185 beds.
  • Provide inpatient pediatric care and consult on pediatric surgery admissions.
  • Attend high-risk deliveries and manage special care nursery cases.
  • Perform emergency department consults and support pediatric admissions.
  • Work independently with full privileges and no on-call responsibilities.
  • Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation.
  • Setting: Inpatient hospitalist role with no adult patient care.
  • Travel & Lodging Provided: Includes airfare, lodging ($150/night cap), mileage reimbursement, rental car, and ground transportation.
  • Closest Airport: BWI - Baltimore/Washington International.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days (full & temporary privileges available).
  • Lodging eligibility requires a travel distance of 40+ miles from work location.

Job Responsibilities

Provide inpatient pediatric care and consult on pediatric surgery admissions.
Attend high-risk deliveries and manage special care nursery cases.
Perform emergency department consults and support pediatric admissions.
Work independently with full privileges and no on-call responsibilities.
Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation.

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
Active Maryland medical license preferred (will consider candidates needing to obtain one).
DEA certification required.
PALS and NRP certifications required.
Minimum 3 years of experience preferred.
Maryland CSR License required.

Working Hours

12-hour shifts (days and nights available).
Up to 25 shifts per month.
No on-call duties.

Skills

Expertise in inpatient pediatrics, emergency consults, and high-risk deliveries.
Strong decision-making and ability to work independently.
Experience managing a diverse pediatric patient population.