Pediatric Hospitalist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-69210
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Winchester, VA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call only
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 21, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Call Schedule: 24-hour shifts (rounding plus call); block scheduling available
  
  • Includes weekends
    
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026
  
• Nov 24 – Nov 29, 2026
  
• Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026
  
• Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2026
  
• Dec 22 – Dec 27, 2026
  
• Dec 29 – Dec 31, 2026
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatric (newborn to adolescent)
  
• Average Daily Volume: 5 (pediatric floor) + 15 (newborn nursery) = 20 patients/day
  
• Admissions: Yes, including newborn admissions
  
• Rounding: Included
  
• Case Mix: General pediatrics, newborn care, pediatric subspecialties
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 17-bed pediatric floor
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Pediatric sub-specialties via UVA, INOVA, Children's National; NICU support
  
• Support Staff: APPs (daytime)
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board-certified in Pediatrics
  
• Active Virginia License
  
• Experience: Minimum 1 year clinical activity; 6 months experience in pediatric hospitalist
  
• Other Qualifications: Pre-screen questionnaire, detailed CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients on a 17-bed pediatric floor and in the newborn nursery (supporting ~2400 annual deliveries)
  
• Round on patients during 24-hour shifts, including call from home/hotel
  
• Collaborate with daytime Advanced Practice Providers and a network of pediatric sub-specialists (UVA, INOVA, Children's National)
  
• Engage in teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
  
• Participate in block scheduling for per diem coverage