Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Oxford, MS
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: 06/05/2025 – 06/30/2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule

COVERAGE DATES:

• 06/05/2025 – 06/30/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Inpatient service to 24 patients over the past 24 months (minimum experience requirement)
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage for Full-Time Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

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

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Standard Pediatric Hospitalist procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Mississippi license
• Board: Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics within 5 years post-residency
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: PALS & NRP required
• Experience: Inpatient service to 24 patients within the past 24 months
• Other Qualifications: MD degree required; three peer references (one from residency director or Chief of Medicine/Pediatrics, two from PCPs familiar with applicant's work)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide inpatient pediatric care and manage hospital admissions
• Perform pediatric medical evaluations and treatment plans
• Coordinate with nursing and specialty staff as needed
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and comply with hospital standards

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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