About this opportunity
LocumTenens.com lists this Pediatric Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Asheville, North Carolina opportunity in new hill, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:ORD- -MD-NC
Title:MD
Dates Needed:Sept 21-25, Oct 1, 4-9, Nov 7-12, 21-22, 25-30, Dec 1-10, 13, 19-22, 27-31
Shift Type:Day Shift
Assignment Type:Inpatient
Call Required:No
Board Certification Required:Yes
Job Duration:Locums
About the Facility
This inpatient facility provides comprehensive newborn services supported by an RN-staffed unit, in-house neonatologists, and Level 3 NICU capabilities. The hospital maintains established protocols for newborn care and hospitalist coverage, with standard equipment necessary to support quality patient outcomes. Locum tenens coverage is sought to address maternity leave scheduling needs, with PAWS credentialing in place from November 2025 through September 2026. The facility operates with electronic documentation requirements and structured inpatient workflows.
About the Facility Location
Asheville, North Carolina offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational activities. The area features Class II-IV rapids on a manmade whitewater river, flatwater paddling on the Catawba River, and a dedicated whitewater area for children. Over 40 miles of single-track trails support mountain biking, trail running, and hiking, while ziplines reaching up to 1,500 feet, ropes courses across multiple skill levels, bouldering, and top-rope and free-solo climbing are also available. Additional amenities include 70 acres of off-leash dog access with 2.5 miles of trail and three ponds, yoga across multiple venues, and a 24,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink that opens seasonally in November.
About the Clinician's Workday
The pediatric hospitalist will provide newborn hospitalist care during 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at an on-site inpatient facility in Asheville, North Carolina. The clinician will manage a census of 10-18 patients per shift, conducting rounds and consultations on an RN-staffed unit. Phone call responsibilities are included as part of the clinical duties. Attendance at deliveries and newborn resuscitations is not required, as in-house neonatologists and Level 3 NICU support are maintained by the facility. No call coverage is required beyond the assigned day shift hours. Board certification in Pediatrics, an active North Carolina medical license, and North Carolina DEA registration are required for this assignment.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:10-18 patients per shift
Support Staff:RN-staffed unit; in-house neonatologists
Patient Population:Peds
Location Type:On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
Government:No
Shift Times:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; day shifts only; no call required
Procedures Required:Newborn rounds, consultations, phone calls
CertificationsRequired:Board certification in Pediatrics required; NC medical license required; NC DEA required; prescriptive authority required
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Worksite address
new hill, NC, 27562, US
Who can apply
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