Job Description

Join a dedicated medical team as a Pediatric Hospitalist at a well-equipped hospital in Santa Rosa, California. We're seeking a talented physician to provide high-quality care, specializing in pediatric admissions, high-risk delivery attendance, and neonatal resuscitation. This locum tenens position offers 24-hour in-house coverage from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM, with a supportive environment tailored for both seasoned professionals and new graduates. Strong neonatology support is available, and the streamlined transfer process facilitates efficient patient care.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: May vary, 4-7 shifts per month, 24-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
• Patient Population: Pediatric
• Location: Santa Rosa, CA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric care, attend high-risk deliveries, and perform neonatal resuscitation.
• Conduct well-baby rounding and provide NICU coverage during night shifts.
• Offer ED consults as needed and manage pediatric admissions on a case-by-case basis.
• Participate in a streamlined transfer process with UCSF.

Qualifications

• Board certification required (or eligible for certification)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in pediatrics
• Experience with intubation (ETT/NT), needle pneumothorax, and central line insertion

Working Hours

• 24-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Expected to cover 4-7 shifts per month

Skills

• Proficiency in intubation (for both newborns and pediatrics)
• Ventilation management (newborn and pediatric preferred)
• Needle pneumothorax management
• Central line and UVC insertion
• EKG interpretation