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Job description
Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity
A hospital in Grass Valley is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for 24-hour call coverage in the newborn nursery, Family Birth Center, ED consults, and limited inpatient admissions. This role supports newborn care and pediatric emergency needs.
Practice highlights include:
24-hour call: 7 AM–7 AM
Urgent need for January 1–3
Work includes newborn rounds, high-risk delivery attendance, ED consults, and rare inpatient admissions
Average callback: 0.75 hours
EMR: Cerner
Support team includes L&D nurses, OB/GYN, anesthesia, ED physicians, hospitalists, and tele-intensivists
No NICU on site
Candidate requirements include:
Board certified or BE Pediatrician (within 5 years)
Active state medical license – Required
DEA required during credentialing
Must have privileges at a Joint Commission (or equivalent) accredited hospital 2 of the last 4 years
Must be able to perform neonatal resuscitation and assist in pediatric emergencies
Malpractice: Clean preferred
Must be available for the exact dates at name clear
Schedule & coverage includes:
24-hour call coverage (on call, not in-house)
4 hours per day allotted for patient evaluations or call-ins
Nursery volume: 25–35 deliveries per month
Duties include:
Newborn rounds
High-risk / concerned delivery attendance
ED pediatric consultations
Occasional inpatient pediatric admissions
No circumcisions required (usually done post-discharge)
Credentialing: Standard process; no secondary facility credentialing
Why Grass Valley, CA?
A quiet community surrounded by mountains, nature, and small-town charm—ideal for professionals who enjoy a peaceful, relaxing environment.
Interested Pediatric Hospitalists can share their CV and availability for the posted dates. Early submissions are encouraged.
Worksite address
grass valley, CA, 95949, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.