Pediatric Critical Care Physician

Pediatric Critical Care Locum Tenens Opportunity

Job Title: Pediatric Critical Care

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Service Setting: Inpatient/Pediatric ICU

Coverage Period: 10/26/2026 11/01/2026 - Ongoing coverage need

Coverage Type: Call Only

Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts - 1 week per month

Patient Demographics: Pediatric patients ages 018

Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 715 patients per day

Rounding: Morning rounds

Case Mix: Pediatric ICU and general pediatric patients

EMR System: Cerner

Support Staff Available: NPs onsite during the day and evening

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COVID-19 Vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed

Flu Vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed

Compensation & Benefits: Bill Rate: TBD; Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Required Procedures: Coding

Job Requirements:

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Licenses: Arizona Medical License Required or IMLC LOQ
• Willing to License: Yes
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: BLS and PALS Required
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of PICU experience
• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable managing pediatric patients ages 018 in the PICU and inpatient pediatric setting

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour Pediatric Critical Care on-call coverage.
• Conduct morning rounds and manage Pediatric ICU patients.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients ages 018.
• Provide care for approximately 715 patients per day.
• Respond to clinical needs throughout the 24-hour coverage period.
• Collaborate with onsite Nurse Practitioners and hospital clinical staff.
• Complete required coding and clinical documentation.
• Document patient care using Cerner.
• Maintain compliance with facility credentialing and clinical requirements.