Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity – Richmond, VA

Rhino Medical is seeking Pediatric Hospitalist Physicians (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Richmond, VA. This assignment offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and strong subspecialty support in a well-established pediatric hospitalist program.

Opportunity Details:

• Location: Richmond, VA
• Contract Type: Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Schedule:
  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Weekend & Nocturnist Candidates Considered
  • Locum Need: Flexible (short-term 2-6 months)
  • Temp Privileges Available for Eligible Providers
• Practice Setting: Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Facility Details:
  • 17 Pediatric Beds
  • 8 Pediatric ICU (PICU) Beds
  • ICU Status: Open, Managed by Two Intensivists
  • Credentialing Timeline: 3+ Months
  • Transitioning from Pediatric Emergency Medicine to Pediatric Hospitalist Model
  • Locum Code Response: Required Post-Transition

Patient Load & Flow:

• Total Day Census: Up to 12 patients per provider
  • Backup Physician Called After 12 Patients
• Day Admissions: 5-6 per shift
• Night Admissions: 3-4 per shift
• Night Census: Pediatric Floor & Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Calls
• Beeper Call: Required

Provider Requirements:

• Certification:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine or Pediatrics
  • Eligible Within One Year of Training Completion
• Licensure: Active & Unrestricted VA State License & DEA
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS, PALS, NRP Required

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Procedures Required: Lumbar Punctures, Simple Incision & Drainage
• Subspecialty Backup Available:
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Gastroenterology (GI)
  • Endocrinology (Remote Consultation)
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Orthopedics

Benefits & Support:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• AAA Malpractice Coverage
• Dedicated Credentialing Assistance

This is an excellent opportunity for Pediatric Hospitalists seeking a dynamic role in a transitioning hospitalist program with strong intensivist and subspecialty support.

Apply today and experience the Rhino Medical difference!

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.