Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Rockville, MD, 20847, USA
Rockville, MD, 20847, USA
- Healthcare
- Pediatric hospitalist
- Neonatal intensive care
- NICU physician
A Pediatric Hospitalist Physician specializing in Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) providing inpatient care to neonates, including performing critical procedures like intubations and umbilical line placements. Works collaboratively with neonatologists and nursing staff in an acute care hospital setting, utilizing Cerner EMR for patient documentation. Responsible for clinical shift coverage, patient admissions, rounding, and neonatal resuscitation in a high-acuity NICU environment.
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Rockville, MD
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: July 1, 2025 August 31, 2025 (Potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (preferred); 12-hour shifts may be considered
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Neonates
• Patient Volume/Census: NICU patients
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Level 3 NICU, High Frequency Ventilation, Simple Surgeries (e.g., hernia repair)
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Two neonatologists during the day, one at night
• Support Staff Available: Neonatologists, nursing staff
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Intubations
• Umbilical lines
• Neonatal resuscitation
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active MD license or IMLC
• NRP
• Level 3 NICU experience within the past three years;
• Pediatric Hospitalist experience in NICU setting
• Board Certification: Neonatology
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Cerner EMR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient care to neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting
• Perform neonatal procedures including intubation and placement of umbilical lines
• Collaborate with neonatology team to ensure continuity of care
• Document clinical activities using Cerner EMR
• Participate in simple neonatal surgical procedures as required
• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Rockville, MD
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: July 1, 2025 August 31, 2025 (Potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (preferred); 12-hour shifts may be considered
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Neonates
• Patient Volume/Census: NICU patients
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Level 3 NICU, High Frequency Ventilation, Simple Surgeries (e.g., hernia repair)
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Two neonatologists during the day, one at night
• Support Staff Available: Neonatologists, nursing staff
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Intubations
• Umbilical lines
• Neonatal resuscitation
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active MD license or IMLC
• NRP
• Level 3 NICU experience within the past three years;
• Pediatric Hospitalist experience in NICU setting
• Board Certification: Neonatology
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Cerner EMR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient care to neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting
• Perform neonatal procedures including intubation and placement of umbilical lines
• Collaborate with neonatology team to ensure continuity of care
• Document clinical activities using Cerner EMR
• Participate in simple neonatal surgical procedures as required




