Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Rockville, MD

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU) Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Rockville, MD Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only (No Call) Coverage Period: 11/03/2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: 12- or 24-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends) On-Call Shift Schedule: None COVERAGE DATES Seeking coverage starting November 3, 2025 PRN availability needed, with priority for last two weeks of December Approximately 2030 shifts per month between two locations PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, NICU Patient Volume/Census: 2224 daily Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Case Mix: NICU patients including neonates; some simple pediatric surgeries (e.g., hernia repair) Additional Details: Level 3 NICU, ~3,500 deliveries/year; high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide used FACILITY INFORMATION Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Trauma Level: Not specified EMR System: Cerner Specialty Backup Available: Neonatologists (2 during the day, 1 at night) Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage for NICU Pediatric Hospitalist shifts PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: No Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Intubations Umbilical line placement Management of high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide Management of common NICU conditions and simple pediatric surgeries JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Maryland medical license required (IMLC not accepted) Board: Board Certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospitalist DEA: Required Certifications: ATLS, BLS, NRP, DEA, CDS required Experience: Minimum 1 year; must have Level 3 NICU experience within the past 3 years Charting: Experience with Cerner EMR required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient NICU hospitalist coverage, including admissions, rounding, and procedures Collaborate with neonatologists and pediatric specialists to deliver comprehensive care Manage pediatric patients requiring NICU-level care and simple surgical interventions Ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR Participate in interdisciplinary team care, including communication with families and staff

Location: Rockville, Maryland, US

Posted Date: 10/14/2025