Pediatrician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Queens, NY

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-229067-MD-NY Title: MD Dates Needed: December - 3 months Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This facility operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering outpatient pediatric primary care services within a structured clinical environment consistent with FQHC standards. The clinic maintains established clinical protocols to support consistent and coordinated care delivery across all scheduled coverage periods. On-site support staff includes medical assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and a site supporter to facilitate daily clinical operations. About the Facility Location The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a broad range of cultural, recreational, and entertainment attractions suited to varied interests. Notable landmarks include Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Citi Field, the Museum of the Moving Image, the Queens Zoo, and the New York Hall of Science. Two international airports - John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport - provide convenient travel access, and the area's distinct multicultural neighborhoods offer diverse dining and community experiences. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide outpatient pediatric primary care services to a patient population ages 0-21 on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break. Clinical responsibilities encompass the evaluation and management of general pediatric primary care conditions consistent with an outpatient clinic scope of practice. Required credentials include board certification, an active state medical license, DEA registration, BLS certification, active Medicaid enrollment, and prescriptive authority; the credentialing timeframe is approximately three weeks including Medicaid enrollment. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable Support Staff: MA, RN, LPN, site supporter Patient Population: Children Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract