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Physician / Pediatrics / Pennsylvania / Locum tenens / $200-210/hr Peds Hospitalist locums in Harrisburg, PA. Job

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Description

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 applies

Position 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 7

Schedule Options
7:00 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 punctures
The role does not require attending deliveries or performing circumcisions.
Patient Volume
Day shift: Average 7 pediatric patients on the floor, plus ED consults
Night shift: Coverage of general pediatrics, newborn nursery, and ED consults
Nursery shifts: Average 20 newborns

Practice Environment
Level I nursery covered by pediatric hospitalists
Level III NICU on-site staffed by Neonatology
EMR: Epic
Pediatric specialty support includes:
Pediatric Critical Care
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric ENT
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Anesthesia
Common Conditions Managed
Asthma
Seizures
Gastroenteritis
Pneumonia
Credentialing
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days
Full privileges available

Travel & Reimbursement
Travel reimbursement includes airfare, lodging, rental car, mileage, parking, and ground transportation.
Airfare: economy seating with one checked bag
Lodging: $175/night cap at non-preferred hotels
Mileage: IRS standard rate
Rental car: seasonal caps apply

Requirements
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 – required

About WhiteCoat Locums:
- Physician owned and led agency
- Highest-Pay rates on the market
- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail
- 100% transparent


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Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Post Date: May 09, 2026
Profession: Physician
Job Type: MD/DO
Specialty: Pediatrics
Location: Pennsylvania - Harrisburg
Job Reference: S00381
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