A Louisiana Facility Seeks a Locums Pediatrician

Weatherby Healthcare; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

24-hour access to Weatherby consultant

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a physician to provide locum tenens coverage across three clinic sites in Louisiana. The clinician will greet and examine up to 18 patients daily with 20-minute slots, handle sick and well visits, and participate in hospital and newborn rounds during call.

A long-term commitment of 6–12 months is preferred. Required credentials include NRP, PALS, and BLS, along with hospital privileges.

Qualifications

• NRP, PALS, and BLS certifications required.
• Hospital privileges required.
• Long-term commitment preferred — 6 to 12 month engagement.

Responsibilities

• Cover 3 clinic sites with float coverage across multiple locations.
• See up to 18 patients per day with 20-minute appointment slots.
• Participate in call rotations including deliveries and newborn rounds.

Skills

Sick and well visits

Locum tenens experience

Call coverage

Job description

• Mon - Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 2:30 pm
• Up to 18 patients per day -- 20-minute appointment slots
• Multi-clinic setting -- float coverage across 3 clinic sites
• Call rotation includes deliveries and newborn rounds
• Sick and well visits -- clinic and call model
• NRP, PALS, and BLS certifications required
• Long-term commitment preferred -- 6 to 12 month engagement
• Hospital privileges required
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at