Barton Associates
Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
Barton Associates, Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353
We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 60‑day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position features a week on/week off schedule, 24‑hour call from home, providing coverage across inpatient pediatric care, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support.
Job Details
Location: Louisiana
Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
LOA: 60 days
Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist
Schedule: Week on/week off, 24‑hour on‑call from home, FT (20 shifts/month), PT (10 shifts/month)
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide care for a inpatient pediatric floor
Conduct emergency department consults for pediatric patients
Deliver newborn couplet care in collaboration with neonatal nurse practitioners
No responsibility for nursery call or rounds; NICU coverage handled separately
Additional Information
Board certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine required (board eligible not accepted)
Valid Louisiana license or active IMLC required
Must have at least 6 months of recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine
Clinical activity within the past year required
Completion of prescreen questionnaire and CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained is mandatory
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 Details
Location: Louisiana
Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
LOA: 60 days
Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist
Schedule: Week on/week off, 24‑hour on‑call from home, FT (20 shifts/month), PT (10 shifts/month)
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide care for a inpatient pediatric floor
Conduct emergency department consults for pediatric patients
Deliver newborn couplet care in collaboration with neonatal nurse practitioners
No responsibility for nursery call or rounds; NICU coverage handled separately
Additional Information
Board certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine required (board eligible not accepted)
Valid Louisiana license or active IMLC required
Must have at least 6 months of recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine
Clinical activity within the past year required
Completion of prescreen questionnaire and CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained is mandatory
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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