Pediatric Hospitalist

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC seeks a pediatric hospitalist to provide inpatient coverage in Eureka, CA, with a 24-hour on-call schedule and 6am–6am shift. The role emphasizes neonatal care (80%) and general pediatrics (20%), under Epic EMR in an inpatient setting.

The candidate should be board-certified or eligible within 3–5 years of residency, possess CA licensure with DEA, and hold BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP. Prior neonatology experience is preferred; malpractice history must be clean.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility within 3-5 years of residency.
• CA license and active DEA registration required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Neonatology experience preferred; neonatal hospitalist background valued.
• Clean malpractice history; no restrictions or drug issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric and neonatal hospitalist coverage; 80% NICU, 20% pediatric.
• Perform neonatal airway management incl. intubation and resuscitation.
• Emergent procedures: UVC/UAC placement, lumbar puncture, needle decompression.
• Manage neonatal ventilators and provide respiratory support.
• Collaborate with ED and anesthesia for chest tubes or intubations.

Skills

Neonatology experience

Pediatric hospitalist

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Eureka, United States

• Shift Schedule: 6am – 6am (24-hour call)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour beeper call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20-30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-04751
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Eureka, CA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 15, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 6am – 6am (24-hour call)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour beeper call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20-30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Oct 15 – Oct 19, 2026
• Oct 30 – Nov 02, 2026
• Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026
• Dec 04 – Dec 07, 2026
• Dec 10 – Dec 14, 2026
• Dec 17 – Dec 20, 2026
• Dec 31, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 80% neonatal (32+ weeks), 20% pediatric
• Admissions: 2
• Discharges: 2
• Case Mix: Neonatology, Pediatrics

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Attend C-section/high risk
• Deliveries
• Intubation (Pediatrics, Newborn)
• Central Line Placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency
• Licenses: Licensed in CA
• DEA: Yes
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Experience: Neonatology experience preferred; Pediatric hospitalist background
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history; no restrictions or drug issues

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric and neonatal hospitalist coverage, managing 80% NICU and 20% pediatric patients.
• Perform neonatal airway management including intubation, resuscitation, and management of air leak/pneumothorax.
• Perform emergent procedures such as UVC/UAC placement, lumbar puncture, and needle decompression.
• Manage neonatal ventilators and provide respiratory support as needed.
• Collaborate with ED and anesthesia for pediatric patients requiring chest tubes or intubations.