Pediatric Hospitalist (Locum Tenens)

Job overview

The Pediatric Hospitalist (Locum Tenens) role is onsite in Fort Wayne, IN; compensation is not specified. CompHealth provides staffing support and assistance with credentialing, travel, and housing. The physician provides pediatric inpatient and outpatient care, managing a daily mix of 10–15 outpatients and 1–2 inpatients. The assignment supports hospital coverage through clinical evaluation, required procedures, and coordination with the facility’s care team; a neonatal nurse practitioner is on staff for select coverage days.

What you'll do

• Provide pediatric inpatient and outpatient coverage
• care for approximately 10–15 outpatients and 1–2 inpatients per day
• perform non-invasive ventilation, arterial line placement, and lumbar puncture
• manage central lines, suture, and interpret EKGs and X-rays. BLS, PALS, NRP, and hospital privileges are required. The schedule includes 24-hour call with onsite and home-call coverage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

locum tenens

pediatric hospitalist

pediatrics

fort wayne in

24-hour call

inpatient care

outpatient care

bls

pals

nrp

comphealth

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Complimentary housing and travel
• comprehensive malpractice coverage
• credentialing and privileging support
• weekly deposits.

Why this role

Required BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications; neonatal nurse practitioner support is available on select coverage days.

About the employer

CompHealth is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.