Pediatrician - Emergency Medicine

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Pediatrician – Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Fort Myers, FL

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 12/15/2025 – 07/31/2026

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Variable evening and night shifts (1:00p–3:00a or 8:00p–6:00a)

COVERAGE DATES

• 12/15/2025 – 07/31/2026 (variable evening and night coverage for at least 4-night stretches)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatric population

• Patient Volume/Census: Average of 150 patients per day within the Pediatric ER

• Admissions: Included in inpatient responsibilities

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: As required for patient management

• Case Mix: Pediatric emergency medicine cases; oversight of PA/NP team; high acuity ER environment

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: TBD

• Office Equipment Available: X-ray equipment, respiratory therapy support, social work, pharmacy onsite

• Specialty Backup Available: Full pediatric ER team including 4 physicians and 5 NP/PA providers

• Support Staff Available: Ancillary teams, respiratory therapists, social workers, and pharmacists

• Reason for Coverage: Ongoing coverage through July 2026

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: TBD

• Credentialing Timeline: TBD (Days to credential not specified)

• Academic Medical Center Experience: Not required

• Telehealth Experience: No

• Orientation: Required prior to start (details TBD)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Additional Compensation: None specified

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Reductions

• Laceration Repairs

• Intubations

• Incision & Drainage (I&D)

• Splinting

• Ultrasound / FAST Exam

• Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube) Placement

• Lumbar Puncture

• Chest Tube Insertion

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Florida medical license

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Emergency Medicine

• DEA: Active DEA Certification required

• Certifications: BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NICA membership or proof of receipt required

• Experience: Pediatric Emergency Medicine experience required

• Other Qualifications: Submission materials must include current CV, NPDB report (within 3 months), and case logs for 24 inpatient records within the past 12 months (primary source only, not personal logs)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct inpatient pediatric emergency medicine care during assigned shifts

• Supervise and oversee PA/NP teams during clinical hours

• Perform required emergency procedures and ensure appropriate patient management

• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and hospital systems

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pediatric emergency care