Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Myers, FL
• Service Setting: Hospital, Pediatric Floor
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: 12/01/2025 Ongoing (with initial focus on 24 month contract)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Day shifts only, 6a 6p (12 hours) COVERAGE DATES
• Beginning 12/01/2025
• Primary need: 7 consecutive days during Christmas week and into January
• Anticipated contract length: 24 months

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatric inpatients
• Patient Volume/Census: Average 26 newborns per day (not included in locum service)
• Admissions: Yes, inpatient admissions required
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General pediatrics

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Beds: 36 medical/surgical pediatric beds; 70 NICU beds (not covered by locum)
• Nursery: Level I nursery (not covered by locum)
• Practice: 6 physicians currently, expanding to 9 total; 2 experienced nurse practitioners (1 nursery-only, 1 pediatric floors with 12-patient daily load)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage during recruitment and peak seasonal needs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (credentialing 30 days)
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Fixed (Daily OT after 12 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (details TBD) REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Lumbar punctures (must be proficient and independent)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Florida license required
• Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics
• DEA: Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NICA membership/receipts
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in pediatric hospital medicine
• Other Qualifications: Submission of updated CV, NPDB (within 3 months), and case logs covering 24 inpatient records within past 12 months (with patient age noted preferred)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Round on pediatric inpatients and manage admissions
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary team
• Provide daytime pediatric floor coverage only (no nursery or NICU responsibilities)
• Work in collaboration with experienced nurse practitioners on the pediatric floors
• Ensure high-quality inpatient care during holiday periods and coverage gaps

EXPPLAT

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.