Facility in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist for part-time locum tenens coverage due to a turnover vacancy. This role includes general pediatric floor coverage and occasional newborn nursery responsibilities within a hospital that offers comprehensive pediatric specialty support.Compensation Hourly rate: $200/hour day shifts and $210/hr Night shifts Holiday rate multiplier appliesPosition Details Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist Practice Setting: Inpatient Pediatric Unit Location: Harrisburg, PA Start Date: June 15, 2026 Coverage Type: Part-time locum tenens Estimated Shifts per Month: Approximately 7Schedule Options7:00 AM 7:00 PM: General Pediatrics (Day Shift)7:00 PM 7:00 AM: General Pediatrics & Newborn Coverage (Night Shift)7:00 AM 7:00 PM: Newborn Nursery (limited availability)24-hour shifts are generally avoided due to workload but may occasionally be considered.Clinical Responsibilities Provide inpatient pediatric floor coverage Evaluate and manage pediatric patients admitted to the hospital Respond to consults from the Emergency Department Provide newborn nursery coverage as needed Perform procedures such as lumbar puncturesThe role does not require attending deliveries or performing circumcisions.Patient VolumeDay shift: Average 7 pediatric patients on the floor, plus ED consultsNight shift: Coverage of general pediatrics, newborn nursery, and ED consultsNursery shifts: Average 20 newbornsPractice Environment Level I nursery covered by pediatric hospitalists Level III NICU on-site staffed by Neonatology EMR: EpicPediatric specialty support includes:Pediatric Critical CarePediatric SurgeryPediatric GastroenterologyPediatric NeurologyPediatric EndocrinologyPediatric ENTPediatric CardiologyPediatric AnesthesiaCommon Conditions Managed Asthma Seizures Gastroenteritis PneumoniaCredentialing Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days Full privileges availableTravel & Reimbursement Travel reimbursement includes airfare, lodging, rental car, mileage, parking, and ground transportation.Airfare: economy seating with one checked bagLodging: $175/night cap at non-preferred hotelsMileage: IRS standard rateRental car: seasonal caps applyRequirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics required Active Pennsylvania medical license or IMLC LOQ required DEA required BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required Minimum 2 years of experience requiredAbout WhiteCoat Locums:- Physician owned and led agency- Highest-Pay rates on the market- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail- 100% transparent
