Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Description

Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 7-day assignment starting Mar 22, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, focusing on critical care procedures such as intubations, central line placements, leading codes, and responding to rapid response calls. The physician will manage a varied patient census, including cases like pneumonia, sepsis, and respiratory failure, within a hospital setting that welcomes board-certified or board-eligible new graduates.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform intubations and central line placements.
• Lead code blue events and rapid responses.
• Manage acute beds, ICU beds, swing beds, and patients within the family birthing unit.
• Address a range of conditions including pneumonia, sepsis, weakness, DKA, and respiratory failure.
• Handle an average daily census of 8 patients, with variable acuity.
• Experience in MED/PEDS or Family Medicine with PEDS is beneficial.
• Provide case logs from the last 24 months.

Additional Information

• EMR: Cerner

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.