Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in NH
- ID: 204775
- Updated April 24th, 2025
- Job ID 204775
- Job Title Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NH
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 18 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a locum tenens position at a hospital in New Hampshire. This 18-day assignment, spread across multiple weekends from August 2025 to January 2026, offers 24-hour call coverage starting Fridays at 5 PM and ending Mondays at 8 AM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with acute care, potential rounding on Fridays, and taking call all weekend. Responsibilities include attending high-risk births, seeing nursery and pediatric admissions within 24 hours, and primarily covering pediatric patients in the ER and nursery. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to provide critical pediatric care in a hospital setting.
Job Details:
Location: New Hampshire
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 08/22/2025
LOA: 18 days (spread across multiple weekends)
Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist Physician
Schedule: 24-hour call shifts from Friday 5 PM to Monday 8 AM on specified dates
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide acute care for pediatric patients
• Attend high-risk births as needed
• Perform rounds on pediatric inpatients
• Manage nursery and pediatric admissions within 24 hours
• Cover pediatric patients in the Emergency Room
• Oversee care in the nursery
• Collaborate with OB team and other healthcare providers
• Communicate effectively with families and caregivers
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using Cerner EMR system
• Ensure high-quality patient care and follow all hospital protocols and safety standards
• Adapt to the hospital's existing workflows and practices
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire
• Experience in pediatric hospitalist care required
• Comfort with managing a diverse range of pediatric cases in both ER and nursery settings
• Flexibility to work weekend shifts on specified dates
• Assignment dates: 8/22-8/25, 9/19-9/22, 9/26-9/29, 10/10-10/13, 10/24-10/27, 1/2/2026-1/5/2026
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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided