Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatrician Needed in NY

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrician for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Jun 12, 2026. This role involves working 2-3 days during the week in a clinic, managing sick and well visits, and participating in 1-in-4 or 1-in-5 weekday or weekend call. Weekend call also includes clinic hours and newborn rounding at affiliated hospitals, focusing on a variety of pediatric cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work in the clinic 2-3 days during the week seeing sick and well visits (cold, cough, flu, respiratory issues, minor injuries, physicals, vaccinations for school etc.).
• Take weekend or weekday call 1-in-4 or 1-in-5; call involves answering questions from an answering service.
• Weekend call includes seeing patients in the clinic 9-12 and rounding on newborns in one of the 2 affiliated hospitals in the morning (this would start later once fully credentialed through those hospitals; physicians only for hospital rounding).

Additional Information

• Board certification in Pediatrics.
• Cases include cold, cough, flu, respiratory issues, minor injuries, physicals, and vaccinations for school.
• Shift hours are 10am - 6pm.

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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