Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatrician Needed in NY

Job Description

Our client in New York is actively seeking a board-certified Pediatrician for a 28-day assignment beginning Apr 13, 2026. This role involves four days of outpatient office coverage per week from 8am to 5pm, managing 18+ patients daily, supplemented by two weeknights of phone call and a 1:3 weekend call schedule. The Pediatrician will attend deliveries and c-sections, perform intubations, line placements, manage vents for stabilization in a nursery, and perform circumcisions, providing comprehensive care for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide outpatient pediatric care four days per week, 8am-5pm, seeing 18+ patients daily.
• Conduct routine physical exams, health screenings, sick visits, immunizations, flu shots, minor sutures, and set broken bones.
• Manage two weeknights of phone call per week.
• Participate in a 1:3 weekend call schedule (AM Friday - AM Monday).
• Attend deliveries and c-sections.
• Perform circumcisions (highly preferred).
• Intubate, place lines, and manage vents until sick babies are stable for transfer from the nursery.
• Provide Peds ED consults; patients under 12 are transferred to a neighboring hospital.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Pediatrics required.
• EMR: Epic

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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