Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens

MS • Posted 1 weeks ago

Onsite Full Time Healthcare

Jackson and Coker is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a locums opportunity in Mississippi. This role offers an excellent work-life balance within a low-volume, supportive pediatric program. The position involves minimal call burden and focuses on rounding and stabilizing high-acuity cases for transfer.

Practice Info

Dedicated pediatric unit
12-bed unit with very low pediatric admission volume (<20 admissions/year)
Level II Nursery
High-acuity cases stabilized and transferred out
EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

Daily rounding begins around 8:00 AM
Attend C-sections or high-risk deliveries only (infrequent)
24-hour call coverage (rarely called in; primarily for emergency C-sections)

Benefits

Weekly Direct Deposit
Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
In-House Travel Agency
24/7 Recruiter Availability
Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators

Shift & Schedule

<2 hours/day rounding (including charting)
Goal: discharge patients before 2:00 PM
Less than 1 ER call per day on average
Approximately 1 weekend of call per month

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
PALS certification required
Comfortable with newborn care in a Level II nursery

Additional Information

State: MS
Country: United States
Mobile Friendly Apply: No
Html Jobs: Yes
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Cpc: 0.22

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