Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / Alabama / Locum tenens / Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Job
BARTON ASSOCIATES
Not Specified, AL, USA
Not Specified, AL, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Pediatric Hospitalist
- Locum Tenens
- Pediatric Medicine
This locum tenens position seeks a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 60-day inpatient assignment in Alabama, covering pediatric floor patients, emergency department consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support. The schedule involves one week on and one week off with 24-hour on-call availability from home. Candidates must hold active Alabama licensure, meet recent clinical experience requirements, and possess Pediatric Hospital Medicine board certification.
We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Alabama, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position offers a week on/week off schedule with 24-hour call from home, providing coverage for an inpatient pediatric floor, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support. Job Details Location: Alabama Start Date: Jan 5, 2026 LOA: 60 days Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist Schedule: Week on/week off, 24-hour on-call from home (coverage January and beyond) Responsibilities and Duties Provide care for a inpatient pediatric floor Respond to emergency department consults Manage newborn couplet care with neonatal nurse practitioner support No nursery call or rounds; NICU coverage is handled separately Additional Information Board certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is required; board-eligible candidates are not accepted Must hold an active Alabama license or be eligible through the IMLC Must have been clinically active within the past year At least 6 months of recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine required Completion of a prescreen questionnaire is mandatory CV must be in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained 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.




