Pediatrician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fremont County in Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks a pediatrician for inpatient coverage in rural Colorado on a 24-hour on-site shift. You will work within a Trauma Level 4 critical access hospital, handling newborn admissions, discharges, and ED consults, with EPIC EMR support and on-site RN staffing.

The assignment emphasizes on-call coverage, with a focus on pediatric care in a rural community. Board certification, Colorado license or LOQ, NRP, BLS, PALS, and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• Pediatric inpatient care experience required.
• Inpatient coverage with on-site RN support.
• Experience with clinical documentation and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric coverage on a 24-hour call basis.
• Manage newborn admissions and discharges.
• Perform resuscitations, circumcisions, and ED consults.

Skills

Pediatrics

Inpatient care

Critical care support

Education

Board certification

Colorado medical license or LOQ

NRP

BLS

PALS

DEA

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225994-MD-CO
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:Feb 18-21; Mar 12-15; Mar 26-29
• Shift Type:24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This non-profit critical access hospital operates as the primary healthcare resource for the surrounding rural communities, delivering inpatient and emergency services at a Trauma Level 4 designation. The facility is sponsored by CommonSpirit Health and maintains established clinical protocols to support locum tenens pediatric coverage. Structured workflows and on-site nursing support are in place to facilitate coordinated care delivery across all assigned coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this assignment offers clinicians access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational attractions. The region is known for its scenic natural landscapes, including opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, and exploration of canyon terrain. Local museums and historical sites provide cultural interest, while the proximity to the Arkansas River corridor supports activities such as whitewater rafting and fishing. Clinicians will find a variety of dining, lodging, and community amenities within easy reach of the assignment site.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide inpatient pediatric coverage on a 24‑hour call basis, with shifts structured from 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, at a Trauma Level 4 critical access hospital. Clinical responsibilities include newborn admissions and discharges, resuscitations, circumcisions, and emergency department consults. All clinical documentation is to be completed using the EPIC EMR system. Registered nurse support is available throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:TBD
• Support Staff:RN
• Patient Population:Peds
• Call Ratio/Schedule:Average CB: 2.5hrs
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:24-hour call; 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM; inpatient on-site; call required
• Procedures Required:Newborn admission and discharge; resuscitations; circumcisions; ED consults
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification required; Colorado medical license or LOQ required; NRP required; BLS required; PALS required; DEA required;