Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Wellsboro, PA, 16901, USA
Wellsboro, PA, 16901, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- pediatric hospitalist
- locum tenens physician
- inpatient pediatric care
A Pediatric Hospitalist Physician provides solo, 24-hour on-call inpatient pediatric coverage, managing admissions and telephone consultations in a small hospital setting. The role requires board certification or eligibility in pediatrics, active medical licenses, and certifications such as NALS and PALS. This locum tenens position includes travel and lodging benefits and entails independently managing pediatric patients and documenting care using Cerner EMR.
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Wellsboro, PA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Sep 15, 2025 Ongoing
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7a 7a
• Call Type: Telephone with 30-minute response
• Call Ratio: Solo coverage
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
COVERAGE DATES
• September 17, 2025 (7a) September 22, 2025 (7a)
• Future dates TBD anticipated 1 2 weeks per month, ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics only (100% pediatric coverage)
• Patient Volume/Census: No inpatient pediatrics; hospital licensed for 5 inpatient couplet rooms
• Admissions: 0 3 average admissions per call shift
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Pediatric admissions and consultations only
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 5 inpatient couplet rooms (licensed)
• EMR System: Cerner
• Reason for Coverage: Candidate retiring
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Full & Temp available)
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (Airfare, Mileage, Lodging, Rental Car)
- Airfare: Economy, no upgrades, 1 checked bag
- Lodging: $150/night cap (no incidentals; Syncx preferred hotels available)
- Mileage: IRS mileage rates
- Rental Car: April November mid-size car ($50/day); December March mid-size 4WD SUV ($75/day)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Pediatric call coverage only (no specific procedures listed)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC accepted)
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• DEA: Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications: NALS, PALS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing pediatric admissions and consultations independently
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide 24-hour pediatric hospitalist call coverage
• Respond to pediatric admissions and telephone consults within 30 minutes
• Manage average of 0 3 admissions per call shift
• Work independently as solo provider
• Document care and consultations accurately in Cerner EMR
• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Wellsboro, PA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Sep 15, 2025 Ongoing
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7a 7a
• Call Type: Telephone with 30-minute response
• Call Ratio: Solo coverage
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
COVERAGE DATES
• September 17, 2025 (7a) September 22, 2025 (7a)
• Future dates TBD anticipated 1 2 weeks per month, ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics only (100% pediatric coverage)
• Patient Volume/Census: No inpatient pediatrics; hospital licensed for 5 inpatient couplet rooms
• Admissions: 0 3 average admissions per call shift
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Pediatric admissions and consultations only
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 5 inpatient couplet rooms (licensed)
• EMR System: Cerner
• Reason for Coverage: Candidate retiring
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Full & Temp available)
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (Airfare, Mileage, Lodging, Rental Car)
- Airfare: Economy, no upgrades, 1 checked bag
- Lodging: $150/night cap (no incidentals; Syncx preferred hotels available)
- Mileage: IRS mileage rates
- Rental Car: April November mid-size car ($50/day); December March mid-size 4WD SUV ($75/day)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Pediatric call coverage only (no specific procedures listed)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC accepted)
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• DEA: Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications: NALS, PALS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing pediatric admissions and consultations independently
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide 24-hour pediatric hospitalist call coverage
• Respond to pediatric admissions and telephone consults within 30 minutes
• Manage average of 0 3 admissions per call shift
• Work independently as solo provider
• Document care and consultations accurately in Cerner EMR




