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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
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only
Coverage Period: Oct 15, 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 15 - Oct 19, 2026
Oct 30 - Nov 02, 2026
Nov 20 - Nov 22, 2026
Dec 04 - Dec 07, 2026
Dec 10 - Dec 14, 2026
Dec 17 - Dec 20, 2026
Dec 31, 2026
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
Attend C-section/high risk
Deliveries
Intubation (Pediatrics, Newborn)
Central Line Placement
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 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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