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

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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Washington, DC
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 05/12/2025 Ongoing (2-month initial term, potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts (Flexible; days and nights) COVERAGE DATES:
• Start as early as May 12, 2025; duration: 2 months (extendable)

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Newborns, Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 510 in nursery; 1015 in NICU
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: NICU and nursery care

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 6-bed Level 2 NICU
• EMR System: Cerner
• Support Staff Available: Full pediatric and NICU care team
• Reason for Coverage: New site launch

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES:
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Nursery care procedures
• NICU management (Level 2 experience required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active DC medical license (IMLC accepted)
• Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience: Level 2 NICU experience required
• Other Qualifications: Comfortable working independently in NICU and nursery; DR presence required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical care in both the nursery and Level 2 NICU
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and manage NICU admissions
• Collaborate with pediatric and neonatal staff to ensure quality outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR
• Participate in interview process with Chief of Regional Based Specialties and provide 3 professional references

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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.