Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatrician Needed in OR

Job Description

Our client in Oregon is seeking a skilled Pediatrician for a 32-day locum tenens assignment, beginning Aug 17, 2026. This role combines 9-5 clinic hours with call shifts, focusing on a diverse patient population from newborns through 17 years old. Key responsibilities include well-child checks, acute visits, behavioral and ADHD management, alongside essential inpatient and nursery duties, including delivery attendance when indicated and handling after-hours patient calls.

Responsibilities and Duties

• See 13–15 patients/day on call days; approximately 20 patients/day on non-call days.
• Manage a mix of well-child checks, acute visits, and behavioral/ADHD management for patients aged newborn through 17 years old.
• Conduct inpatient and nursery duties for call coverage, including newborn nursery census (1–5 babies/day) and occasional inpatient pediatric admissions (rare, 0–1/day).
• Attend deliveries only when indicated by OB/FBC staff or high-risk criteria.
• Handle after-hours parent calls, averaging 0–10 per night.
• Perform newborn assessments, discharges, and delivery attendance as indicated.
• Address acute visits such as respiratory, GI, ear infections, and rashes.

Additional Information

• Board Certified in Pediatrics.
• EMR: Cerner.
• Clinic hours are 9 AM to 5 PM, with additional call shifts.

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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