Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - General/Other in Oxford, MS

Competitive weekly pay with travel, lodging and malpractice covered for an immediate locum pediatric hospitalist role. Pediatric Hospitalist locum tenens in Oxford, MS; inpatient clinical + in-house call; shifts 7a–7p and 7a–7a (select dates); coverage ASAP–June 30, 2026; multiple short coverage blocks. • Active Mississippi medical license • Active Mississippi DEA • Board certified (ABP or AOBP within 5 years of training) • Current PALS and NRP • Recent inpatient experience managing up to 24 patients within past 24 months

Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other
Location: Oxford, MS
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Oxford, MS
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – June 30, 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00a – 7:00p and 7:00a – 7:00a (24-hour coverage on select dates)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 7:00p – 7:00a
• Call Type: In-House
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time: TBD

COVERAGE DATES
• January 1–5, 2026
• January 12–18, 2026
• February 4–16, 2026
• March 13–15, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics and Neonates
• Patient Volume/Census: Up to 24 inpatients
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
• Case Mix: General Pediatric Inpatient Care

FACILITY INFORMATION
• Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped inpatient pediatric unit
• Specialty Backup Available: Hospital-based specialty services
• Support Staff Available: Nursing and hospital support staff
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Management of general pediatric inpatient cases
• Neonatal stabilization and management
• Standard hospital-based pediatric procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Mississippi Medical License
• Board: 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 Required
• Certifications: Current PALS and NRP Certifications
• Experience: Inpatient management of at least 24 patients within the past 24 months
• Other Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited Pediatric residency program

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric hospitalist services
• Perform daily patient rounds and admissions as assigned
• Manage acute pediatric and neonatal cases
• Provide night call coverage as scheduled
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and hospital staff to ensure continuity of care

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