Pediatric-Hospitalist Locum Tenens Opportunity in Illinois w/Flexible Schedule
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This Illinois hospital is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for an ongoing locum tenens assignment. Providers who value strong pay rates, flexible shift options, and the ability to build a better schedule will find this role especially appealing. The facility has consistent coverage needs and can be credentialed quickly.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital
- Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist – Physician
- Start Date: ASAP upon credentialing
- Assignment Length: Ongoing; February 2026 coverage already identified
- Scheduling: Day and night shifts available; shift-based model supports schedule flexibility
- Call Requirements:
- Day and night coverage
- Nursery back?up included
- No separate pager call; all coverage is shift?based
- Charting: Epic
Required Clinical Skills
Providers should be comfortable with full-spectrum pediatric inpatient care, including PICU-level patients. Occasional adult overflow may occur, though the adult hospitalist team assumes primary responsibility.
Procedures may include:
- Abdominal paracentesis
- Airway management
- Arterial puncture
- Cardioversion/defibrillation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Intraosseous line placement
- Lumbar puncture
- Management of hyperalimentation
- Needle aspiration for emergent pneumothorax
- Resuscitation and stabilization of sick newborns
- Umbilical vein and artery catheter placement
- Circumcision (optional, not required)
Compliance Requirements
- Vaccination records
- Negative drug screen
- Physical exam within 90 days of start
- Completion of Carle LMS online modules (approx. 2 hours)
This locum tenens Pediatric Hospitalist role in Illinois is ideal for physicians seeking strong compensation, flexible shifts, and the ability to create a more balanced schedule. If you want a long-term, steady assignment with supportive staffing and predictable workflow, this opportunity aligns well with those priorities.