Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatrician Needed in NY
- ID: 214244A
- Updated January 30th, 2026
- Job ID 214244A
- Job Title Physician - Pediatrician
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Pediatrics
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NY
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 7 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrician for a 7-day locum tenens assignment with our client in New York, commencing Mar 9, 2026. This role involves 4 days of office coverage per week from 8am to 5pm, complemented by two weeknights of phone call and a 1:3 weekend call schedule. The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive outpatient care, manage office patients, and perform hospital duties, including attending deliveries, C-sections, and stabilizing critically ill newborns.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care, including routine physical exams, health screenings, sick visits, immunizations, flu shots, minor sutures, and setting broken bones.
- Manage a daily patient load of 18 or more within a collaborative office setting of two Physicians and one Nurse Practitioner.
- Attend deliveries and C-sections.
- Perform circumcisions (highly preferred).
- Stabilize sick infants in a nursery for transfer to a tertiary care facility.
- Perform intubations, place lines, and manage vents during stabilization procedures.
- Handle pediatric emergency department consults.
- Participate in a 2 weeknight phone call schedule.
- Adhere to a 1:3 weekend call schedule, from Friday morning to Monday morning.
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Pediatrics required.
- Experience with Epic EMR system.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided