Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Company: Orchard, Inc.
Location: Eureka
Posted on: May 19, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Board Certified or truly Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist for long-term locum tenens coverage. This opportunity offers flexible monthly scheduling and minimal patient load, providing a balanced work-life rhythm in a coastal Northern California setting.

• Provide 24-hour on-call pediatric hospitalist coverage (remote with min response time)
• Manage pediatric and newborn care as needed
• Participate in limited procedures as per privileges (see below)
• Collaborate with nursing staff; no supervision of residents or APPs required
• Ensure timely documentation in Epic EMR
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3 5 years of residency (Pediatrics)
  • Active California Medical License (Required to bid)
  • NRP, BLS, PALS, ACLS Required
  • Must have a clean file preferred for faster credentialing
  • Minimum of 30 days credentialing; Temporary privileges available for qualifying candidates
    • Candidates should be comfortable with the following:
    • Ventilation management (pediatric/newborn)
    • Intubation (newborn & pediatric)
    • Lumbar puncture
    • UVC/UAC
    • X-ray & EKG interpretation
    • Emergency procedures (needle decompression, chest tube insertion, etc.)
    • Circumcision (preferred but not required)

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