Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

  • WhiteCoat Locums
  • Mountain Home, Arkansas
  • 04/14/2026
Full time

Job Description

Facility in Mountain Home, AR seeking Peds Hospitalist locums coverage Rates: $5000/weekend Opportunity Highlights
  • Start Date: May 4, 2026.
  • Strict Schedule: Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM (1 weekend/month).
  • Call Type: Non-in-house; 30-minute response time required.
  • Support: Collaborative environment with primary care pediatricians and an ED team.
  • Credentialing: Expedited 3 4 week turnaround available for candidates with case logs and an active AR license.
Clinical Responsibilities The physician will manage pediatric patients across several units, focusing on stabilization and daily rounding.
  • Newborn Nursery: Average of 5 babies per weekend.
  • Inpatient Unit: Small volume (approx. 1 2 patients). Daily morning rounds are required on Saturday and Sunday.
  • ER Coverage: 2 3 calls per day, often manageable via phone.
  • Procedures: Must be proficient in neonatal intubation and line placement.
  • Stabilization: Responsibilities include stabilizing neonates for transport to higher-level facilities (Level II Nursery on-site).
Provider Requirements
  • Board Status: Board Certified (BC) in Pediatrics preferred; Board Eligible (BE) accepted.
  • Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Licensure: Active Arkansas (AR) Medical License and AR DEA required at submission.
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS are required with the submission.
  • Compliance: COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations are required (Medical/Religious exemptions allowed).
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparent