Physician - Pediatrics

Opportunity:

Physician (MD) - Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens position providing pediatric hospitalist coverage beginning December 1, 2026 on an ongoing basis
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• Patient encounters per shift: 2-5 patients
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• Required certifications include ABLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS
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• Minimum board certification eligible; board certification not required
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• Required specialty skills include non-invasive ventilation management (neo-puff), newborn and pediatric ventilation management (acute and chronic), intubation (ETT/NT) for both newborns and pediatrics, conscious sedation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tube insertion, X-ray interpretation, EKG interpretation, suturing minor lacerations, and circumcision
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• Preferred specialty skills include deep sedation, UVC, UAC, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, needle pneumothorax decompression, PA catheter, exchange transfusion, and swallow studies
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• Level 1 Pediatric facility with 16 beds in department

Facility:

This community hospital serves the Henderson area and surrounding region, offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical services. The facility includes a dedicated pediatric department with 16 beds, supporting a high level of pediatric care including critical and acute needs. The organization is committed to providing quality healthcare to patients across all age groups in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Location:

Henderson, NC

Henderson, North Carolina offers a welcoming small-town community with easy access to the Research Triangle area, including Raleigh and Durham, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to vibrant urban amenities. The region boasts beautiful Carolina landscapes, a mild climate, and a strong sense of community that makes it a wonderful place to live and work.