Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Dublin, Georgia Pediatric Hospitalist - 3-Month CoveragePosition Overview:Immediate Pediatric Hospitalist opportunity offering a balanced mix of nursery, pediatric floor, and light NICU coverage in a supportive hospital environment. This three-month assignment provides consistent in-house shifts with structured backup call and strong pediatric specialty support.Assignment Details:Start: ASAPDuration: 3 monthsShift: 8:00am - 8:00pm in-houseCall: 8:00pm - 8:00am from hotel with callbackSchedule includes on-site coverage, nights, and weekendsOrientation: 1-2 shadow shifts based on experienceClinical Volume & Scope:Average daily census: 5-12Daily admissions: Approximately 4 (including nursery)Patients per day:Nursery: 3-6Pediatric floor: 1-5NICU (TTN, mild RDS, ROS, transitional delay): 0-2Occasional ED consults (typically 1 bedside consult most days; formal consult every 2-3 weeks)130-bed hospital with 12-bed pediatric unitICU rounding not routine; rare temporary housing of medically stable psych patients pending transferLevel I Trauma designation (managed by ED and pediatric surgeon; hospitalist contributes expertise in non-trauma emergencies such as drowning or cardiac arrest but not primary trauma management)Procedures & Responsibilities:Neonatal intubations prior to transfer with temporary ventilator managementUmbilical line placementLumbar puncturesOB team performs circumcisionsCollaborate closely with ED and specialty teamsSupport Staff:Nursery and step-down NICU nursesCertified pediatric nursesPediatric surgeonsRespiratory therapistsRequirements:Board Certified Pediatrics - RequiredPALS and NRP - RequiredClinical competency strongly prioritizedWhat RecruitWell Provides:A+ rated malpracticeWeekly direct deposit24/7 dedicated recruiter supportProfessional onboarding and credentialingPrepaid Travel and LodgingRecruitWell's Core Values:Open communicationSense of urgencyTeamworkAccountabilityDriven to winHigher consciousness