Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist - Washington Needed in WA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist for a 21-day locum tenens assignment at a clinic in Washington. This opportunity, starting on September 1, 2025, requires out-of-house call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a variety of pediatric cases, including newborn admissions, pediatric admissions, and ED consultations. This role requires high acuity skills and the ability to stabilize and transfer patients when necessary, as the facility does not have a NICU. The assignment offers the potential for extension and provides an excellent opportunity for a qualified Pediatric Hospitalist to contribute their expertise in a challenging clinical setting.

Job Details: 

Location: Washington 

Facility Type: Clinic 

Start Date: September 1, 2025 

LOA: 21 days (with potential for extension) 

Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist 

Schedule: 24-hour out-of-house call coverage (7 AM - 7 AM)

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide out-of-house call coverage for pediatric patients 
• Manage newborn admissions, pediatric admissions, and ED consultations 
• Serve as a specialist consultant for family medicine providers with admitted patients 
• Stabilize high-acuity cases and coordinate transfers to higher-level facilities when necessary 
• Perform all inpatient call coverage duties 
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records 
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care 
• Adhere to all clinic protocols and safety standards

Additional Information: 

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Washington 
• Experience in high-acuity pediatric care is required 
• Strong skills in stabilizing and managing critical pediatric cases 
• Ability to make quick decisions regarding patient transfers 
• Comfortable working without NICU support 
• Excellent communication skills for effective consultation with other providers

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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.