Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Locum Pediatric Call Coverage Seeking a Locum Pediatric provider to support inpatient pediatrics, newborn care, ED consults, and stabilization of critical patients. The role primarily focuses on Level II nursery care with minimal call-back volume and a mix of rounding, consults, and emergent response. Coverage is needed while the facility recruits a full-time provider. Dates / Schedule Coverage Dates:1/30: 4-hour morning orientation2/2 (AM) 2/8 (AM)Ongoing coverage needed through 2026Schedule: 24-hour call (7am 7am) with 8 hours of roundingAverage Callbacks: 8.44 weekdays, 6.49 weekends Job Details / Responsibilities Serve as Attending Physician for inpatient pediatrics and ED consultsRound on inpatient pediatric patients and newborns in the Family Birth CenterManage Level II nursery; stabilize and transfer critical patientsProvide neonatal resuscitation support (rarely required at births unless emergent)Respond to emergencies with 15-minute in-person response timeAverage workload:Level II nursery: 4 6 newborns/dayPediatric admits: 0 1/dayPediatric med/surg census: average 1 2 patients (respiratory season higher)Not required to perform circumcisionsOptional teaching opportunities with residents/studentsSetting includes Level II nursery, Level I nursery, ED, Family Birth CenterEMR: Patient Keeper (interfaces with Meditech)Required Procedures:Lumbar puncturesIntubationsUmbilical line placementNeonatal resuscitationMust be able to perform IVIGSupport & Additional Info:18-bed ward; majority of work in the Level II nurseryNo pediatric ICU on site (critical patients stabilized then transferred)Neonatology backup from PeaceHealth (Eugene) via phone consultsDedicated NICU transport team assists with stabilization before transferReason for coverage: Vacancy until a full-time pediatrician is hiredClinical activity must be included on CVPreferred lodging: Hampton InnLocal providers preferred; air travel discouraged Required Skills & Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics RequiredOregon medical license RequiredDEA registration RequiredAvailability matching requested dates RequiredClean malpractice history Highly preferred (for emergency credentialing)Local candidates (no flights) Highly preferredMust have completed in last 24 months:Endotracheal intubations/vent managementNewborn managementSpinal tap/lumbar punctureUmbilical line placement