We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens position in California. This 60-day assignment, starting in September, requires coverage for 3-10 shifts per month, ranging from long weekends to 10-day stretches. The role involves rounding from 8:30 AM to 10:30/11:00 AM, followed by 24-hour out-of-house call. The ideal candidate will have strong delivery room skills, NRP certification, airway management expertise, and the ability to handle emergency umbilical lines in L&D and NICU. This position is crucial for managing a robust nursery in a rural area, with occasional case stabilization for transport.

Job Details:

Location: California

Facility Type: Hospital

Start Date: 09/01/2025

LOA: 60 days

Provider Type Needed: Physician specializing in Pediatric Hospitalist

Schedule: 3-10 24-hour shifts per month

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage a nursery with potential case stabilization
• Attend high-risk deliveries (2-3 in a week stretch)
• Provide care for normal newborns and admit uncomplicated, stable pediatric patients
• Handle bread-and-butter pediatric cases such as dehydration, pneumonia, and asthma
• Manage high-risk newborns, including growing premies and those needing respiratory support
• Stabilize and manage neonates for transport to higher-level facilities
• Serve as the primary pediatric consultant for the facility
• Utilize Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information:

• Must be comfortable working in a rural setting with limited subspecialty support
• Experience with emergency umbilical lines in L&D and NICU required
• NRP certification is essential
• California medical license is required
• Opportunity for extension may be available

Apply now to learn more!

Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.