Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

• Consistent Schedule: We are looking for a provider to cover 1-2 weeks per month, with a focus on 24-hour pediatric call shifts (7 AM - 7 AM).


• Urgent Need: There is an immediate need for coverage from September 17th to September 21st (ending on the morning of September 22nd).


• Specialized Role: The call is limited to the healthy newborn nursery only. The hospital is licensed for 5 inpatient couplet-care rooms. Pediatricians attend C-sections, but OBs perform circumcisions.


• Low Volume: The facility has approximately 30 deliveries per month. You can expect an average of 2 newborn admissions while on call, with a range of 0-3.


• EMR System: The facility uses Cerner for all charting.


• Quick Privileging: The estimated time to secure full or temporary privileges is 30 days.

• Provide 24-hour pediatric call coverage.


• Be available for telephone or in-person response with a 30-minute response time.


• Attend C-sections as needed.


• Manage newborn admissions.


• Note: There are no inpatient pediatrics to manage.

• Education: MD or DO.


• Board Status: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible.


• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience.


• Licensure: An active Pennsylvania State License is required to apply.


• Certifications: NALS and PALS, and DEA are required.

• The target start date is September 15, 2025, with an immediate need for coverage from September 17th to September 21st.