Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / District of Columbia / Locum tenens / Pedi

JOB OVERVIEW: Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Washington, DC Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 05/12/2025 Ongoing (2-month initial term, potential to extend) Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts (Flexible; days and nights) COVERAGE DATES: Start as early as May 12, 2025; duration: 2 months (extendable) PATIENT INFORMATION: Patient Demographics: Newborns, Pediatrics Patient Volume/Census: 510 in nursery; 1015 in NICU Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Case Mix: NICU and nursery care FACILITY INFORMATION: No. of Beds in Department: 6-bed Level 2 NICU EMR System: Cerner Support Staff Available: Full pediatric and NICU care team Reason for Coverage: New site launch PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE: Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 30 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES: Neonatal resuscitation Nursery care procedures NICU management (Level 2 experience required) JOB REQUIREMENTS: Licenses: Active DC medical license (IMLC accepted) Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics DEA: Required Certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Experience: Level 2 NICU experience required Other Qualifications: Comfortable working independently in NICU and nursery; DR presence required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide clinical care in both the nursery and Level 2 NICU Perform neonatal resuscitation and manage NICU admissions Collaborate with pediatric and neonatal staff to ensure quality outcomes Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR Participate in interview process with Chief of Regional Based Specialties and provide 3 professional references