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Pediatric Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina

LocumTenens.com
New Hill, NC, 27562, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Locum tenens with 12-hour day shifts covering summer maternity leave in scenic Asheville. Pediatric Hospitalist, day shifts 7 AM–7 PM, inpatient newborn unit, locum starting April 6 or 10 ongoing through Sept 2026 (PAWS credentialing Nov 2025–Sep 2026). On-site at Asheville hospital using Cerner EMR. - Board certification in Pediatrics - Active North Carolina medical license - NC DEA registration - Experience with newborn rounds/consults and inpatient pediatrics - Comfortable using Cerner EMR
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-NC
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: April 6 or 10 - ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This hospital provides comprehensive newborn services with an RN staffed unit supported by in-house neonatologists and Level 3 NICU capabilities. The facility maintains established protocols for newborn care and hospitalist coverage with modern equipment necessary for quality patient outcomes. The hospital operates with Cerner EMR systems and requires temporary coverage to address maternity leave scheduling needs. Coverage includes PAWS credentialing from November 2025 through September 2026 with established documentation requirements.

About the Facility Location

Asheville offers diverse outdoor recreational activities centered around area rivers, including water sports, fishing, swimming, and shoreline relaxation. The downtown area features hundreds of locally-owned establishments including shops, galleries, museums, restaurants, breweries, and pubs for visitors to explore. Pack Square Park serves as a notable downtown destination for various activities. The city hosts regular cultural events throughout the year, including comedy festivals at performing arts venues and seasonal celebrations in nearby communities.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The pediatric hospitalist will provide comprehensive newborn care during 12-hour day shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM covering maternity leave during summer months. The clinician will manage 10-18 patients per shift conducting rounds and consultations on an RN staffed unit with phone call responsibilities. The position does not require attendance at deliveries or newborn resuscitations as the facility maintains in-house neonatologists and Level 3 NICU support. Board certification in pediatrics is required along with active North Carolina license and DEA. The role involves working with nursing staff to provide quality newborn hospitalist services using Cerner EMR documentation.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 10-18
  • Support Staff: RN staffed unit with in-house neonatologists and Level 3 NICU support
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Times: 7 AM - 7 PM shifts only
  • Procedures Required: Newborn rounds, consultations, phone calls
  • CertificationsRequired: Board certification in pediatrics required, NC license and NC DEA required

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