Locum Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician Needed - NJ June - December 2025 Block Scheduling + High Pay
Are you a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician looking for a flexible locums opportunity with excellent compensation and minimal outpatient burden? We have a high-impact inpatient-only assignment starting June 2, 2025 - Through the end of the year at a top-tier tertiary pediatric hospital in New Jersey. Whether you're available full-time or just a few weeks a month, this is a rare and lucrative opening.
Position Snapshot:
- Coverage: 1-2 weeks/month (7-day blocks, inpatient only)
- Setting : Pediatric Inpatient service with consults only - No outpatient
- Schedule : 24/7 call during each 7-day block (in-house & remote)
- Support: Work with APPs during the day; solo overnight/weekends
- EMR : EPIC
- Start Date : June 2, 2025 - Ongoing until perm hire in place
Clinical Focus:
- Inpatient consults for cases like Kawasaki disease, MIS-C, Osteomyelitis, sepsis, HIV in pediatrics, nosocomial infections, and more.
- Daily Rounds, antibiotic stewardship, infection control consultation
- Use tools like blood culture interpretation, CSF analysis, and viral PCR interpretation.
Locum Pay Advantage:
- Locum physicians can earn up to 50%+ more than standard W2 employed roles - without long-term commitment or administrative overload.
Ideal Candidates:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease
- NJ medical license preferred (or IMLC eligible)
- Comfortable managing consults independently and collaborating with APPs
This is a high-priority assignment with Immediate interviews. Whether you're a career locum, between positions, or testing the waters, this is a low-volume, high-reward opportunity in a respected academic setting.
Apply with your CV and let me know a good time to connect, and let's get you booked for this rewarding assignment!