Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist

Assignment Details

Location: Steubenville, Ohio
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based / Labor & Delivery / Newborn Care
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 1, 2026, or January 2027 Depending on Credentialing
Assignment Duration: Ongoing
Coverage Need: 1-3 Physicians
Position Type: Part-Time
EMR: Meditech

Compensation:
24 Hour Call (All-Inclusive): $3270 per 24 hours

Schedule

24-Hour Coverage: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM
Approximately 17-20 Shifts Per Month Needed Across All Providers
Minimum Availability: 5 Days Per Month Per Provider
Daytime Hospital Coverage
Overnight Call Coverage: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
Overnight Call May Be Taken From a Hotel
30-Minute Response Time Required
Ongoing Coverage

Call Coverage

24-Hour Shifts
Overnight Call Required
30-Minute Response Time
Overnight Call May Be Taken From a Hotel
Average Admissions While On Call: 3
Provider Will Be Notified When Labor & Delivery Is Receiving a Patient

Patient Population / Volume

Pediatric and Newborn Patients: 100%
Approximately 290 Births Annually
Average Birth Volume: 5 Per Week
Low-Acuity Labor & Delivery Setting
No Dedicated Pediatric Inpatient Floor
No General Pediatric Inpatient Service

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Pediatric Hospitalist Coverage for Labor & Delivery
Perform Newborn Assessments
Evaluate and Manage Newborn Patients
Review Newborn Hearing Screening Results
Review Laboratory and Blood Test Results
Provide Newborn Care During Hospitalization
Respond to Labor & Delivery Notifications
Assess Newborns Following Delivery
Manage Routine Newborn Care Needs
Respond to Pediatric and Newborn Clinical Concerns
Coordinate Care With Labor & Delivery Staff
Collaborate With Obstetricians, Nurses, and Anesthesia Providers
Document Patient Evaluations and Care in Meditech

Clinical Practice Details

Labor & Delivery and Newborn Coverage
Low-Acuity Patient Population
No Pediatric Inpatient Floor
No Dedicated Pediatric Ward
Circumcisions Performed by OB/GYN Providers
Physician Will Work Independently
No Specific Procedures Listed

Clinical Environment / Support

Hospital-Based Labor & Delivery Unit
Registered Nurse Support
CRNA Support
Anesthesiologist Support
OB/GYN Services
Meditech EMR

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible - Required
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience - Required
Pediatric and Newborn Care Experience
Comfortable Providing Labor & Delivery Newborn Coverage
Comfortable Performing Newborn Assessments
Ability to Review Hearing Screening and Laboratory Results
Comfortable Working Independently
ACLS Certification - Required
BLS Certification - Required
PALS Certification - Required
DEA - Required
Ohio Medical License Required Before Starting
Candidates Needing Ohio Licensure May Be Considered
CSR - Not Required
Must Be Available for at Least 5 Days Per Month
Must Be Able to Meet a 30-Minute Call Response Time

Submission Requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Status
Ohio Medical License Status
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
PALS Certification
DEA Registration
Pediatric and Newborn Care Experience
Availability for at Least 5 Days Per Month
Confirmation of Ability to Meet the 30-Minute Response Requirement
Availability for December 2026 or January 2027 Start

Credentialing

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 Days
Full Privileges Available
Temporary Privileges Available for Eligible Candidates With Clean Files
December Start Possible for Candidates Who Can Be Credentialed in Time
January Start Targeted if December Credentialing Is Not Feasible
Candidates Requiring Ohio Medical Licensure May Be Considered