Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Washington, DC (Hiring Immediately)

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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Washington, DC
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only (No Call)
• Coverage Period: 11/03/2025 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12- or 24-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: None COVERAGE DATES
• Seeking coverage starting November 3, 2025
• PRN availability needed, with priority for last two weeks of December
• Approximately 2030 shifts per month between two locations

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, NICU
• Patient Volume/Census: 2224 daily
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: NICU patients including neonates; some simple pediatric surgeries (e.g., hernia repair)
• Additional Details: Level 3 NICU, ~3,500 deliveries/year; high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide used

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Not specified
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Neonatologists (2 during the day, 1 at night)
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage for NICU Pediatric Hospitalist shifts

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: $155/hour
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Intubations
• Umbilical line placement
• Management of high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide
• Management of common NICU conditions and simple pediatric surgeries

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Maryland medical license required (IMLC not accepted)
• Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospitalist
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: ATLS, BLS, NRP required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year; must have Level 3 NICU experience within the past 3 years
• Charting: Experience with Cerner EMR required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient NICU hospitalist coverage, including admissions, rounding, and procedures
• Collaborate with neonatologists and pediatric specialists to deliver comprehensive care
• Manage pediatric patients requiring NICU-level care and simple surgical interventions
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR
• Participate in interdisciplinary team care, including communication with families and staff

EXPPLAT

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.