Pediatric Hospitalist - California, Day and Night Shifts in Chico

California

$117/hour

Locum Tenens

Inpatient

MD/DO

Job Highlights

  • No Supervision Requirements
  • Pediatric Hospitalist - California, Day and Night Shifts in Chico

    Inpatient pediatric coverage in Chico, California with multiple 12-hour shift options, APP support, and procedures required.

    Highlights

    • Choose 12-hour day shifts or night call; no supervision needed
    • 7+ shifts/month preferred; only 3 required to start
    • Open dates for fall, winter, and ongoing

    Practice Setting

    • Level II NICU with 6 beds, plus 5-bed pediatric floor
    • No neonatologist; pediatricians attend high-risk deliveries
    • Transfer team and ED support available
    • Baby-friendly hospital using EPIC and Dragon

    Schedule

    • 12-hour shifts: 7a-7p (day) or 7p-7a (night)
    • Average 5-8 night calls, ~4 in-person visits
    • Must see ED patients within 12 hrs; critical patients within 3 hrs
    • APPs available on weekday rounds

    Cases and Procedures

    • ED consults, high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation
    • C-sections, intubation, UAC/UVC line placement
    • Well-baby rounding in collaboration with community pediatricians

    Requirements

    • Board Certified Pediatrician
    • Active California license
    • ACLS, PALS, NRP, DEA required
    • Comfortable with full-scope inpatient pediatrics

    Travel Accommodations

    • Flights, lodging, rental car, and mileage reimbursed

    

    If you’re available for 3+ shifts/month and can start by fall, reach out to grab dates before they fill.

    Compensation Details

    $117/hour