A Louisiana Facility Seeks a Locums Pediatrician

Weatherby Healthcare; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-paid travel expenses

Pre-paid housing expenses

24-hour consultant support

Paid malpractice insurance

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a physician for locum tenens coverage across three clinic sites in a multi-clinic setting. A 6–12 month engagement is preferred, with hospital privileges required and malpractice coverage provided.

You will handle sick and well visits, see up to 18 patients per day with 20-minute slots, and participate in a call rotation that includes deliveries and newborn rounds. Pre-paid travel and housing are provided, with 24-hour consultant support.

Qualifications

• NRP, PALS and BLS certifications are required.
• Long-term commitment 6–12 months preferred.
• Sick and well visits in clinic and on-call model.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a multi-clinic setting with float coverage across 3 sites.
• See up to 18 patients per day with 20-minute appointment slots.
• Participate in call rotation including deliveries and newborn rounds.
• Maintain hospital privileges and credentialing as required.
• Complete assignment details and time entry via the online portal.

Education

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

BLS Certification

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.