Pediatric Hospitalist / Intensivist Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

One of our Partners in New Jersey is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist / Pediatric Intensivist to provide inpatient pediatric coverage on a long-term locum tenens basis due to an ongoing staffing shortage. This assignment offers flexible scheduling, 12-hour and 24-hour shift options, no call requirement, and a low average patient census, supported by APP and hospital staff.

Provider compensation and bill rates have been aligned to current 2026 New Jersey locum market data, with a modest upward adjustment reflecting the long-term commitment, solo physician coverage, and availability for extended shifts.

Assignment Highlights

• Inpatient Pediatric Hospital Medicine coverage

• Long-term locum assignment (12 months) with monthly scheduling flexibility

• 12-hour or 24-hour shifts available

• No call required

• Average patient census of approximately 7

• Solo physician coverage with 1 APP support and additional hospital staff

• Fellowship training not required

• Active New Jersey medical license required (IMLC not accepted)

• HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency

Job Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric hospital medicine coverage

• Manage admissions, rounding, and discharges

• Collaborate with APPs and pediatric support staff

• Perform required procedures as clinically indicated

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per hospital standards

Skills & Experience

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Pediatric Critical Care

• Fellowship not required

• Comfortable practicing independently with APP support

• Required procedure: Spinal tap

• Active New Jersey medical license required

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• 24-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM

• Flexible schedule with monthly commitments accepted

• No call coverage

Clinical Details

• Setting: Inpatient Pediatrics

• Average Patient Load: ~7 patients

• Coverage Model: Solo physician with 1 APP support

• Call: None