Locum Physician

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Medical Staffing to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Silver Spring, Maryland, 20904 About The Position JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Silver Spring, MD
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025 (Potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (preferred); 12-hour shifts may be considered PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Neonates
• Patient Volume/Census: 22-24 NICU patients
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: Level 3 NICU, High Frequency Ventilation, Nitric Oxide, Simple Surgeries (e.g., hernia repair) FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Two neonatologists during the day, one at night
• Support Staff Available: Neonatologists, nursing staff
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduled locum support PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 45-90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Intubations
• Umbilical lines
• Neonatal resuscitation JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active MD license or IMLC
• NRP
• Level 3 NICU experience within the past three years
• Pediatric Hospitalist experience in NICU setting
• Board Certification: Neonatology
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Cerner EMR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient care to neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting
• Perform neonatal procedures including intubation and placement of umbilical lines
• Collaborate with neonatology team to ensure continuity of care
• Document clinical activities using Cerner EMR
• Participate in simple neonatal surgical procedures as required EXPTEMP Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical experience and cultural competence. Fill staffing gaps in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system. Navigate career transitions or specialty changes with greater ease by gaining exposure to different practice settings and patient populations through locum work. Reinvent your career by exploring new specialties or transitioning to different healthcare sectors, seizing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Transition between full-time, part-time, or locum roles as your personal or professional circumstances evolve, maintaining career fluidity and adaptability.