Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity - Richmond, VA
Rhino Medical is seeking Pediatric Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Richmond, VA. This assignment offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and strong subspecialty support in a well-established pediatric hospitalist program.
Opportunity Details:
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Contract Type: Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift Schedule:
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Weekend & Nocturnist Candidates Considered
- Locum Need: Flexible (short-term 2-6 months)
- Temp Privileges Available for Eligible Providers
- Practice Setting: Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Facility Details:
- 17 Pediatric Beds
- 8 Pediatric ICU (PICU) Beds
- ICU Status: Open, Managed by Two Intensivists
- Credentialing Timeline: 3+ Months
- Transitioning from Pediatric Emergency Medicine to Pediatric Hospitalist Model
- Locum Code Response: Required Post-Transition
Patient Load & Flow:
- Total Day Census: Up to 12 patients per provider
- Backup Physician Called After 12 Patients
- Day Admissions: 5-6 per shift
- Night Admissions: 3-4 per shift
- Night Census: Pediatric Floor & Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Calls
- Beeper Call: Required
Provider Requirements:
- Certification:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine or Pediatrics
- Eligible Within One Year of Training Completion
- Licensure: Active & Unrestricted VA State License & DEA
- Required Certifications:
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Procedures Required: Lumbar Punctures, Simple Incision & Drainage
- Subspecialty Backup Available:
- Neurology
- Infectious Disease
- Gastroenterology (GI)
- Endocrinology (Remote Consultation)
- Pediatric Surgery
- Orthopedics
Benefits & Support:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- AAA Malpractice Coverage
- Dedicated Credentialing Assistance
This is an excellent opportunity for Pediatric Hospitalists seeking a dynamic role in a transitioning hospitalist program with strong intensivist and subspecialty support.
Apply today and experience the Rhino Medical difference.