Peds Hospitalist - 1 Wknd/Month - Call Coverage - 24 hr Shifts - Arkansas
Updated 3/10/26
Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States
Physician
Pediatric Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Absolutely NO accommodations on schedule - the schedule is a very strict Friday 5p- Monday 7a. Please ensure provider is aware of this.
Pediatrician Hospitalist needed for call coverage - 1 weekend/month. Not inhouse- Can take call from hotel/home, but call response time is 30 minutes.
BILL Rate: $6700- Flat fee for whole weekend. Friday at 5p – Monday 7am. No additional gratis or call back.
Credentialing turnaround: Can move fast if physician can provide case logs and has AR license, would be 3-4 weeks
Reason for opening: Physician out for back surgery.
Patient Volume/Type: Coverage is newborn nursery, ER Coverage, and inpatient med-ped unit
• Inpatient volume will be very small - maybe 1-2 kiddos total (if that)
• Newborn Nursery - Average of 5 babies over the weekend in the nursery
• ER Coverage - 2-3 calls per day, generally able to be handled over the phone
• They will need to round at least once daily Saturday & Sunday in the inpatient unit & the nursery, otherwise it can be phone call coverage unless they need to come in to handle the issue
Must know how to intubate and place lines; stabilize infants in case baby needs to be shipped. Does not need to circumcise.
Experience required: Newer grads okay. Board Eligible okay, Board Certified preferred.
Willing to license: Yes
Must be willing to start within 2-3 months
Pediatrician Hospitalist needed for call coverage - 1 weekend/month. Not inhouse- Can take call from hotel/home, but call response time is 30 minutes.
BILL Rate: $6700- Flat fee for whole weekend. Friday at 5p – Monday 7am. No additional gratis or call back.
Credentialing turnaround: Can move fast if physician can provide case logs and has AR license, would be 3-4 weeks
Reason for opening: Physician out for back surgery.
Patient Volume/Type: Coverage is newborn nursery, ER Coverage, and inpatient med-ped unit
• Inpatient volume will be very small - maybe 1-2 kiddos total (if that)
• Newborn Nursery - Average of 5 babies over the weekend in the nursery
• ER Coverage - 2-3 calls per day, generally able to be handled over the phone
• They will need to round at least once daily Saturday & Sunday in the inpatient unit & the nursery, otherwise it can be phone call coverage unless they need to come in to handle the issue
Must know how to intubate and place lines; stabilize infants in case baby needs to be shipped. Does not need to circumcise.
Experience required: Newer grads okay. Board Eligible okay, Board Certified preferred.
Willing to license: Yes
Must be willing to start within 2-3 months
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service