Highlights from the posting

24-hour shifts
Malpractice with tail
423-bed hospital
Level II trauma center
Epic EMR

In short

Per diem pediatric hospitalist role with Gould Medical Group at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA, covering inpatient pediatrics and well newborns. Pay is $2,355 per 24-hour shift, with 10 hours onsite and no delivery attendance required.

About this job

Setting: Memorial Medical Center, a 423-bed Level 2 trauma hospital with pediatric inpatient beds, a full NICU team and no PICU on site. EHR: Epic.
The work: Care for inpatient pediatric patients and well newborns; no delivery attendance required. Nursery coverage is supported by a full NICU team.
Schedule: Per diem 24-hour shifts, each requiring 10 hours onsite.
Patients: Inpatient pediatric patients and well newborns.
What the pay includes: $2,355 per 24-hour shift, W2 non-benefited position.
Requirements: Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics. No fellowship required.
Benefits named: Group paid malpractice and tail coverage; otherwise a non-benefited position.

Details

Pay stated: $98.00 an hour
Specialty: Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Employment: Per Diem
Health system: Sutter Health
Site: Not stated
Location: Modesto, CA
Posted: Not stated
First seen here: Oct 1, 2026
Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

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