Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Washington, DC

• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 05/12/2025 – Ongoing (2-month initial term, potential to extend)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts (Flexible; days and nights)

COVERAGE DATES:

• Start as early as May 12, 2025; duration: 2 months (extendable)

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Newborns, Pediatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: 5–10 in nursery; 10–15 in NICU

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Case Mix: NICU and nursery care

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 6-bed Level 2 NICU

• EMR System: Cerner

• Support Staff Available: Full pediatric and NICU care team

• Reason for Coverage: New site launch

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Neonatal resuscitation

• Nursery care procedures

• NICU management (Level 2 experience required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active DC medical license (IMLC accepted)

• Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics

• DEA: Required

• Certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

• Experience: Level 2 NICU experience required

• Other Qualifications: Comfortable working independently in NICU and nursery; DR presence required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical care in both the nursery and Level 2 NICU

• Perform neonatal resuscitation and manage NICU admissions

• Collaborate with pediatric and neonatal staff to ensure quality outcomes

• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR

• Participate in interview process with Chief of Regional Based Specialties and provide 3 professional references

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