Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Eureka, CA, 95501, USA
Eureka, CA, 95501, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Pediatric Hospitalist
- Neonatal Care
- Inpatient Pediatrics
A Pediatric Hospitalist Physician provides inpatient care for neonates and pediatric patients in a hospital setting, performing critical procedures such as neonatal airway management and lumbar puncture. This locum tenens role involves call-only coverage with a flexible schedule, supporting a low patient census and collaborating with nursing staff. The position requires board certification or eligibility, relevant life support certifications, and an active California medical license.
Job Quick Facts:
- Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Facility Location: Eureka, CA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
- Coverage Period: Feb 01, 2026 - Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Call Schedule: Mon-Sun; 6a-6a - 7 days/month
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20-30 mins
- Patients Census: - Well babies: 1-7 - NICU: 0-5 - Peds: 0-1
- Admissions: 2
- Discharges: 2
- Support Staff: RNs
- Required Procedures: - Neonatal airway management including intubation - Management of neonatal air leak/Pneumothorax including needle decompression - Emergent UVC placement (delivery room) - UVC/UAC placement - Lumbar puncture - EKG interpretation
- Preferred Procedures: - Ventilator management - Chest tube insertion (neonates)
- No. of Beds: 4-6 (Nursery Floor)
- EMR: Epic
- Temporary Privileges available: Yes
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
- Active CA License
- BC/BE (If BE, within 3-5 years of residency)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP




