Jackson and Coker is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Cardiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in New Jersey, starting October 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour call coverage for one week per month, focusing on inpatient care, consultations, and diagnostic interpretations. The position offers a chance to work alongside an established pediatric cardiology group, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Practice Info
- Patient volume is census driven
- In-house sonographer available during daytime hours (8 AM – 4:30 PM)
- Provider will work alongside the pediatric cardiology group, which will continue outpatient and clinic responsibilities
- EPIC EMR (hospital and clinic)
Responsibilities
- Round on pediatric cardiology inpatients
- Provide pediatric cardiology consultations
- Read in-house echocardiograms and electrocardiograms
- Answer and respond to all service calls
- Discuss all potential transfers and ECMO candidates with Pediatric Cardiology Medical Director
- Provide and receive sign-out
- Communicate with Pediatric Cardiology Medical Director regarding transfers and ECMO candidates
Benefits
- Top-rated malpractice insurance
- Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators
- 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time
Shift & Schedule
- Ongoing coverage beginning October 2026
- One week of call coverage per month
- Monday 8 AM through the following Monday 8 AM
- 24-hour call coverage for 7 consecutive days (168 hours)
- Not required to remain onsite outside of 8 AM – 5 PM unless clinically warranted
Requirements
- Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology
- Ability to independently perform and interpret echocardiograms
- Comfortable evaluating and managing patients in: Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Floor, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Ability to perform ECHO if sonographer is unavailable