Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - Anesthesiology in Peoria, IL

Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - Anesthesiology Location: Peoria, IL Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Peds - Anesthesiology MD in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Anesthesiologist for a 60-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Aug 3, 2026. This critical locum tenens opportunity requires a Physician to provide essential coverage as a Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist within a high-acuity pediatric program. Responsibilities include managing a diverse range of pediatric anesthesia cases, specifically encompassing cardiac and congenital heart surgeries, ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide coverage as a Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist for a high-acuity pediatric program
• Perform the full scope of pediatric anesthesiology cases, including pediatric general anesthesia
• Manage pediatric cardiac anesthesia cases
• Conduct congenital heart surgery cases
• Oversee cardiopulmonary bypass (pump) cases
• Execute cardiac catheterization lab procedures
• Handle additional pediatric surgical and procedural anesthesia as needed

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology is required
• EMR System: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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