Hospitalist Physician

Company: Barton Associates
Location: Burleson
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position features a week on/week off schedule with 24-hour call from home, covering a pediatric inpatient floor, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with neonatal nurse practitioner support. Job Details Location: Texas Start Date: Jan 5, 2026 LOA: 7 days Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist Schedule: 24-hour on-call shifts; week on/week off; coverage includes Jan 15, Jan 17, Jan 23, Jan 25, Jan 27, Jan 29, Jan 31 Responsibilities and Duties Manage care for patients on a inpatient pediatric floor Provide emergency department consults for pediatric cases Deliver newborn couplet care in collaboration with a neonatal nurse practitioner No nursery call or rounds; NICU coverage is managed separately Additional Information Must be board certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (board eligible candidates not accepted) Active Texas medical license or active IMLC required Minimum of 6 months recent clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine Providers must have been clinically active within the past year Completion of prescreen questionnaire and CV with explained gaps (MM/YYYY format) required 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.

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