Locum Pediatric Hospitalist - 24-Hour Call - Grass Valley, CA

Job Description Location: Grass Valley, CAPosition Type: Locum | Physician - Pediatric HospitalistOverviewA hospital in Grass Valley is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for 24-hour call coverage in the newborn nursery, Family Birth Center, ED consults, and limited inpatient admissions. This role supports newborn care and pediatric emergency needs.Practice Highlights• 24-hour call: 7 AM-7 AM• Urgent need for: January 1-3• Work includes newborn rounds, high-risk delivery attendance, ED consults, and rare inpatient admissions• Average callback: 0.75 hours• EMR: Cerner• Support team includes L&D nurses, OB/GYN, anesthesia, ED physicians, hospitalists, and tele-intensivists• No NICU on siteCandidate Requirements• Board Certified or BE Pediatrician (within 5 years)• Active state medical license - Required• DEA required during credentialing• Must have privileges at a Joint Commission (or equivalent) accredited hospital 2 of the last 4 years• Must be able to perform neonatal resuscitation and assist in pediatric emergencies• Malpractice: Clean preferred• Must be available for the exact dates at name clearSchedule & Coverage• 24-hour call coverage (on call, not in-house)• 4 hours per day allotted for patient evaluations or call-ins• Nursery volume: 25-35 deliveries per month• Duties include:Newborn roundsHigh-risk / concerned delivery attendanceED pediatric consultationsOccasional inpatient pediatric admissions• No circumcisions required (usually done post-discharge)• Credentialing: Standard process; no secondary facility credentialingWhy Grass Valley, CA?A quiet community surrounded by mountains, nature, and small-town charm-ideal for professionals who enjoy a peaceful, relaxing environment.How to ApplyInterested Pediatric Hospitalists can share their CV and availability for the posted dates. Early submissions are encouraged.

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