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Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
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What they do
A General Pediatrician diagnoses and treats illness and injuries in infants, children and young adults. Provides regular health exams, tracks children's' growth and development and gives vaccinations. Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$215,664 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for an 18-day assignment in California, starting Oct 19, 2026. This role involves 24-hour out-of-house call coverage, including daily morning rounds for newborns, NICU, and pediatric units, managing inpatient admissions and discharges, and performing procedures such as intubation, UAC, UVC, and thoracentesis across ER, OB, and NICU settings. Responsibilities and Duties Perform 2 hours of rounding in the morning (newborns, NICU, pediatric unit) Provide 24 hour call coverage Execute intubation, UAC, UVC, and thoracentesis Manage inpatient care covering
ER, OB, NICU
Handle admissions and discharge Additional Information Board certified in Pediatrics EMR system: Cerner Inpatient setting 24-hour out-of-house call schedule Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesBenefits
- Dental Insurance