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Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Id: L-MD-04751
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Eureka, CA 95501
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage
Coverage Period: Nov 01, 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 16 – Oct 19, 2026
Oct 25 – Oct 26, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 02, 2026
Dec 10 – Dec 14, 2026
Dec 24 – Dec 28, 2026
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 01, 2027
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
Required Intubation (ETT/NT)
Newborn Pediatrics
Central line
UVC
Needle pneumothorax
EKG interpretation
Ventilation Management Invasive (ETT)
Preferred Ventilation Management (Newborn) (Acute, Chronic)
Ventilation Management (Pediatric) (Acute, Chronic)
Arterial lines
UAC
Lumbar puncture
Chest tube insertion (Decompression)
X-ray interpretation
Suturing minor lacerations
Nursery Level II/NICU
Nursery Level III/NICU
ECMO
Hemodialysis catheter placement
Eval & Mangement of acute volume/BP issues
Insertion of Central Line, Arterial Line and PA catheter
Diagnostic/Thereapeutic taps (including those below)
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 NPDB issues, 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.
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Worksite address
eureka, CA, 95502, US
Who can apply
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