Pediatric Hospitalist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Florida

Weatherby Healthcare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance covered

Travel and housing expenses covered

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks a qualified physician for newborn nursery coverage in a hospital setting. Shifts run from 7 am to 3 pm, with well-baby rounds and no procedures required.

Hospital privileges, NRP certification, and board certification are required. Weatherby provides paid malpractice insurance and prepaid travel and housing; 24-hour access to a Weatherby consultant for support.

Qualifications

• Board-certified physician required for newborn care.
• NRP certification required for nursery coverage.
• Hospital privileges are required for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide newborn nursery rounds and newborn care during shifts (7am–3pm).
• Coordinate patient care with hospital staff and ensure safe, evidence-based newborn management.

Education

Board Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

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.

• Coverage spans select days -- shifts run 7 am - 3 pm
• Newborn nursery setting
• Well baby rounds only -- no procedures required
• Hospital privileges required
• NRP certification required
• Board certification 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