Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Coon Rapids, MN
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 08/09/2025 – 6 Months (with option to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Daily, 6:00a – 6:00p

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Neonates, Infants
• Patient Volume/Census:
  • 9–13 patients/day
  • ~3,000 deliveries/year
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes (ED consults only)
• Case Mix: Nursery, ED evaluations for well/sick newborns

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 12 rooms (up to 16 babies)
• Trauma Level: Adult II, III, IV
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Call room available
• Specialty Backup Available: Neonatologist, NNP in NICU (24/7)
• Support Staff Available: Neonatologist (varying hours), NICU NNP
• Reason for Coverage: Discontinuation of inpatient PEDs dept.; PRN nursery coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Nursery rounding.
• Neonatal code response.
• Circumcisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: MN license required; IMLC accepted; willing to license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP; DEA required
• Experience: 0–2 years acceptable
• Other Qualifications: Completion of ACGME/AOA-accredited pediatrics residency; must be comfortable with ED peds consults (no admissions)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide pediatric hospitalist coverage in nursery and ED (no inpatient peds admissions).
• Perform required newborn procedures including circumcisions.
• Respond to neonatal codes and provide daily rounding.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, NICU NNP, and ED team.
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and communication.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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