Pediatric Hospitalist Locums Job in Northern California
Job Opportunity: Pediatric Hospitalist
Location: Modesto, California
Location Details:
Nestled in California's Central Valley, Modesto offers a wide array of cultural experiences and outdoor activities. Enjoy hiking, lakes, and sports, all just a few hours' drive from the California mountains or Monterey Bay.
Position Overview: Pediatric Hospitalist to provide inpatient pediatric coverage, including well newborn care and ER consults, for two site locations in Modesto, California. This is an exciting opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible pediatrician to join our growing team.
Key Responsibilities: Provide 24-hour call coverage with an average of 5-7 shifts per month.
Handle all aspects of pediatric hospitalist cases and procedures.
Serve as the pediatrician of record during a patient's stay.
Perform standard pediatric procedures, including lumbar punctures, frenotomies, bladder catheterization, and more.
Airway management, including endotracheal intubation when necessary.
Coordinate patient care with primary care physicians and necessary subspecialists.
Supervise and coordinate transfers to the pediatric ICU when needed, and assist with transfers from the pediatric ICU to the acute care floor.
Teach and supervise residents during Patient Centered Rounds.
Participate in hospital-level administrative duties, department meetings, and policy development.
Contribute to medical staff committees to continually review medical care and promote patient safety.
Follow evidence-based practices and national guidelines to ensure the highest quality care.
Qualifications: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
Availability for ongoing coverage, with flexibility for 24-hour shifts.
Competency in pediatric procedures and airway management.
Willingness to teach and guide the next generation of family medicine physicians.
Active participation in departmental and medical staff committees is required.
Additional Details: No delivery attendance required; Level III NICU delivery support available at both hospitals.
Dual coverage will be available based on acuity and census.
Jackson and Coker offers:
+ Weekly Direct Deposit
+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
+ In-House Travel Agency
+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability
+ Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators
Experience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.
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Mary Frances Terry
Recruiting Consultant
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