Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Mountain Home, AR
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 13, 2025 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: N/A
• On-Call Shift Schedule: One weekend per month, Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM
• Call Type: In-House

COVERAGE DATES
• Oct 13, 2025 Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: Pediatric hospital medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Standard hospital equipment
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not specified

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Pediatric hospitalist scope of practice procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Arkansas medical license
• Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics
• DEA: Required
• Other Qualifications: Familiarity with Cerner EMR preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide 24-hour call coverage for pediatric hospitalist service
• Admit and manage pediatric patients including neonates and infants
• Perform daily rounding on pediatric inpatients
• Respond to inpatient calls and coordinate care with hospital staff
• Document all patient interactions in Cerner EMR