Physician - Hospitalist

Eureka, CA 95501

Specialty Hospitalist
Profession Physician


Pediatric Hospitalist

Join Our Dynamic Pediatric Care Team as a Pediatric Hospitalist

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Pediatric Hospitalist to provide exceptional inpatient care in a vibrant hospital environment. This critical role ensures the health and well-being of neonatal and pediatric patients through high-quality clinical practice and collaboration. If you are passionate about pediatric medicine and ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Required Skills

  • Neonatal resuscitation and airway management, including intubation
  • Management of neonatal pneumothorax and air leaks, including needle decompression
  • Emergent UVC placement in delivery room settings
  • UVC/UAC tube placements
  • Lumbar puncture procedures
  • EKG interpretation
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently during 24-hour call shifts

Nice to Have Skills
  • Ventilator management
  • Chest tube insertion in neonates
  • Experience with pediatric airway management and critical care procedures
  • Fluency in additional medical skills or certifications tailored to pediatric inpatient care

Preferred Education and Experience
  • MD or DO degree with active California medical license
  • Board-certified or Board eligible in Pediatrics within 3-5 years of residency completion
  • Current and unrestricted ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent hospital-based clinical experience in pediatric or neonatal care
  • Documented case logs for surgical procedures if applicable

Other Requirements
  • Clear professional malpractice and NPDB reports; files must be free of unresolved issues
  • Availability for urgent shifts on 5/7-5/11, 5/21-5/25, 6/4-6/15, and 6/19-6/21
  • Ability to work 6am to 6am on a 24-hour call schedule, with no requirement to be in-house during shifts
  • Must upload an up-to-date CV with hospital affiliations and complete privileging requirements prior to start

This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $1.00, with weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits (W-2), and a robust referral bonus program. Enjoy paid sick time, licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable. Join a dedicated team committed to supporting your success every step of the way.

Take the next step in your pediatric career—apply now to become a vital part of our healthcare team and help shape the future of pediatric inpatient care. We look forward to reviewing your application!

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife