Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist

Assignment Details
Location: Potsdam, New York
Provider Type: Physician
Specialty: Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Initial Duration: 3 Months with Ongoing Coverage
EMR: Epic

Compensation:
Rate - $1925 per 24 hours
Call Back - $220/hr

Schedule
Approximately 5-7 Shifts Per Month
24-Hour Call Shifts
Weekday and Weekend Coverage Required
Multiple Consecutive 24-Hour Shifts May Be Available Based on Coverage Needs
Provider May Remain Outside the Hospital When There Are No Acute Hospital Issues
Must Be Able to Return to the Hospital Within 20 Minutes While On Call

Coverage Areas
Newborn Nursery
High-Risk Deliveries
Emergency Department Consults
Pediatric Inpatient Unit

Patient Population / Volume
Newborn Nursery: Typically 4-10 Newborns
Pediatric Inpatient Census: Approximately 0-3 Patients
Level I Nursery With High-Risk Deliveries

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Pediatric Hospitalist Coverage
Provide Newborn Nursery Coverage
Attend High-Risk Deliveries
Provide Emergency Department Pediatric Consultations
Manage Pediatric Inpatients
Resuscitate and Stabilize Critically Ill Newborns
Stabilize Newborns Pending Transport to a Higher-Level NICU
Provide 24-Hour Pediatric Call Coverage

Clinical Environment
1 Pediatric Physician
1 Obstetrics Physician and/or Midwife
CNA/CMA Support
24/7 Anesthesia Coverage by CRNA or Physician
No NP Coverage
Epic Templates and Order Sets Available
No Floating Required

Requirements
Board Certified in Pediatrics - Required
Board Eligible Candidates Will Not Be Accepted
Active New York Medical License in Hand - Required
NRP - Required
PALS - Required
BLS - Required
Life Support Certifications Must Be AHA or RQI
Epic Experience - Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Pediatrics - Required
Must Be Comfortable Resuscitating and Stabilizing Critically Ill Newborns
Residents and Fellows Will Not Be Accepted
Current and Complete Work History Required
No Unexplained Work History Gaps of 30 Days or More
Physician Statement Required for Any Malpractice History, Including Dismissed Cases

Credentialing
Agency-Branded CV Required at Submission
Candidate Email and Phone Number Required at Submission