Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Opening - Maryland
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location 21240, Maryland, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 3 years

Job Description

Last Update: 3/14/25
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
  • Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
  • Location: Maryland
  • Start Date: 5/15/2025
  • Schedule: 7a-7p or 7p-7a no call needed
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days
  • License: An active Maryland state license or IMLC membership is required.
  • EMR: Epic
  • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Other Details: This Pediatric Hospitalist position offers full-time or part-time 12-hour shifts (7 AM – 7 PM or 7 PM – 7 AM) covering inpatient units, a Level 2 nursery, high-risk deliveries (32 weeks and over), and a 10-bed pediatric unit, along with a 4-bed Pediatric Emergency Department. Two pediatricians per shift handle ED consults and floor duties, with no on-call requirements. Candidates must have BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, and have at least three years of experience. The role involves neonatal resuscitation, intubation, arterial and lumbar punctures, umbilical vein catheterization, and pediatric resuscitation.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: JO-01220

Job Responsibilities

- Provide inpatient pediatric care, including general pediatric admissions, nursery coverage, and pediatric surgery consults.
- Attend high-risk deliveries (32 weeks and over) and perform neonatal resuscitation and procedures such as intubation, arterial and lumbar punctures, and umbilical vein catheterization.
- Cover a 10-bed pediatric unit, a Level 2 nursery, and a 4-bed Pediatric Emergency Department.
- Work alongside another pediatrician per shift, with one assigned to the pediatric emergency department and the other to floor duties.

Qualifications

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics.
- Active Maryland medical license or IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact).
- Minimum of three years of experience in pediatric hospital medicine or emergency care.
- Certifications required: BLS, PALS, and NRP.

Working Hours

- 12-hour shifts: 7 AM – 7 PM or 7 PM – 7 AM.
- No on-call requirements.
- Schedule varies and includes weekends, nights, and holidays, with a preference for night and weekend shifts.
- Estimated 10 shifts per month.

Skills

- Expertise in neonatal resuscitation, pediatric emergency care, and inpatient pediatrics.
- Proficiency in procedures such as intubation, arterial and lumbar punctures, and umbilical vein catheterization.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with emergency, OB, and surgical teams.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced hospital setting with varied responsibilities.