Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Fort Myers, FL Service Setting : Inpatient Pediatric Floor Coverage Type : Clinical Call Coverage Period : 01 / 05 / 2026 01 / 31 / 2026 (24 month contract possibility) Clinical Shift Schedule : Day shifts 6a6p (12 hours) On-Call Shift Schedule : 12 hours of call within Pediatric Floors Call Type : Beeper Call Ratio : As needed for ED admissions and transfer center COVERAGE DATES 01 / 05 / 2026 01 / 31 / 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Pediatric patients Patient Volume / Census : Pediatric inpatient census; newborn service excluded from locums rotation Admissions : Yes; ED admissions and transfers Rounding : Included on general pediatric inpatients Phone Consults : As needed during call Case Mix : General pediatric inpatients; lumbar puncture proficiency required FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department : 36 med / surg pediatric beds; 70 NICU beds (NICU excluded from locums duties) Office Equipment Available : Standard pediatric inpatient equipment Specialty Backup Available : Subspecialists available for joint case management Support Staff Available : 6 current physicians (team building to 9); 2 experienced NPs (nursery and pediatric floors) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Credentialing Timeline : 30 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Not specified REQUIRED PROCEDURES Lumbar punctures (required) General pediatric admissions and rounding Coordination with subspecialists for inpatient care JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active FL medical license DEA : Required Certifications : BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NICA membership / receipts Experience : Must be proficient and independent with lumbar punctures Other Qualifications : CV and Lee Health attestation required for name clearance; no telehealth experience DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient care for pediatric floor patients Perform admissions, rounding, and patient management Independently perform lumbar punctures Coordinate with subspecialists for comprehensive care Participate in daytime clinical coverage 6a6p Take 12-hour pediatric floor call for ED admissions and transfer center Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and pediatric support staff