Northern California Pediatric Outpatient Locum

Locum Pediatrics – Outpatient | Northern California

An outpatient clinic in Northern California is seeking a Pediatrician (MD/DO) for a locum tenens assignment in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. The provider will manage a full-scope outpatient pediatric panel including chronic care management and patients with behavioral health needs.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Setting: Outpatient FQHC

• Patient Volume: 18 patients per day (minimum expectation)

• Chart Closure: Required within 72 hours

• Decision Timeline: Typically 7–14 days after presentation

• Credentialing: 30–60 days (approximately 6 weeks if documents are submitted promptly)

Requirements

• MD or DO

• Active DEA required prior to start

• Prior FQHC experience required

• Experience treating pediatric patients with behavioral health concerns (including anxiety)

• Experience with Pediatric Chronic Care Management

• CV must include month and year for all work history with all employment gaps accounted for

Credentialing Immunization Requirements (required prior to start)

• Flu vaccine

• TB status or chest X-ray within 90 days of start

• Positive MMR titer or completed immunization series

• Positive Hep B titer or completed immunization series

• Positive Varicella Zoster titer or completed immunization series

• Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years

Assignment Terms

• Both the healthcare organization and vendor must provide 30-day notice to end the assignment.