Pediatric Hospitalist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Pediatric Hospitalist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Traverse City, MI

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: April 1, 2026 – Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible schedule

COVERAGE DATES

• Start Date: April 1, 2026

• End Date: Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatric and Adult patients

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 50,000 annual patient encounters facility-wide

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate

• Case Mix: Pediatric inpatient care with ability to manage adult patients in the same setting

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center

• EMR System: Cerner

• Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped hospital environment

• Specialty Backup Available: Multiple inpatient and surgical specialties

• Support Staff Available: NPPAs and nursing staff; three NPPA shifts daily

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Standard pediatric hospitalist procedures as required by facility

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Michigan license

• Board: BC/BE in Pediatric Hospital Medicine or related specialty

• DEA: Active DEA for Michigan

• CSR: Required

• Certifications: As required by facility

• Experience: Ability to manage inpatient pediatric and adult patients in the same setting

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient pediatric hospitalist coverage

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage admitted pediatric patients

• Provide care for adult patients when required within the same clinical setting

• Collaborate with NPPAs and multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within Cerner EMR