Hospitalist Physician

Location:
Eureka, CA

Eureka is a picturesque coastal city nestled along Humboldt Bay in Northern California, offering stunning natural beauty and a relaxed Pacific Northwest atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to ancient redwood forests, scenic coastlines, and abundant recreational opportunities, making it an ideal destination for those seeking adventure alongside a fulfilling locum tenens assignment.

Facility:
This hospital is a well-established community medical center serving the Northern California coast, providing essential inpatient services including a NICU and pediatric care to a broad regional population. The facility offers a collaborative clinical environment with strong support for locum providers and is committed to delivering high-quality care to its community.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Job Details:

• Urgent locum tenens need in Eureka, CA for a Pediatric Hospitalist with neonatology experience, or a neonatologist comfortable managing pediatric patients
• Inpatient coverage with 24-hour beeper call schedule, shift times from 6am to 6am
• Approximately 80% NICU and 20% general pediatrics case mix
• NICU patients down to 32 weeks gestation, including newborn resuscitations and management of 32-week preemies and above
• Neonatal airway management including intubation (newborn and pediatric) is required
• Management of neonatal air leak and pneumothorax including needle decompression required
• Emergent UVC placement in delivery room required
• UVC and UAC placement required
• Lumbar puncture required
• EKG interpretation required
• Central line placement required
• Invasive ventilation management (ETT) required
• Active California medical license required; CA license only accepted for this position
• Board certified or board eligible within 3-5 years of residency required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Active DEA required
• Clean file required; providers with malpractice history, NPDB entries, restrictions, terminations, or Medical Board actions are not eligible
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 30-60 days
• Current CV, completed application, RFA, 24 months of relevant activity, and references available for immediate response are required

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.