Pediatrics Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Pediatric HospitalistJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Oxford, MSService Setting: InpatientCoverage Type: Clinical + CallCoverage Period: ASAP June 30, 2026Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00a 7:00p and 7:00a 7:00a (24-hour coverage on select dates)On-Call Shift Schedule: 7:00p 7:00aCall Type: In-HouseCall Ratio: TBDCall Response Time: TBD COVERAGE DATESJanuary 15, 2026January 1218, 2026February 416, 2026March 1315, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Pediatrics and NeonatesPatient Volume/Census: Up to 24 inpatientsAdmissions: YesRounding: IncludedPhone Consults: As clinically appropriateCase Mix: General Pediatric Inpatient Care FACILITY INFORMATION Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped inpatient pediatric unitSpecialty Backup Available: Hospital-based specialty servicesSupport Staff Available: Nursing and hospital support staffReason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESManagement of general pediatric inpatient casesNeonatal stabilization and managementStandard hospital-based pediatric procedures JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Mississippi Medical LicenseBoard: Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics (within five years of post-graduate training)DEA: Active Mississippi DEA RequiredCertifications: Current PALS and NRP CertificationsExperience: Inpatient management of at least 24 patients within the past 24 monthsOther Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric hospitalist servicesPerform daily patient rounds and admissions as assignedManage acute pediatric and neonatal casesProvide night call coverage as scheduledCollaborate with primary care physicians and hospital staff to ensure continuity of care