Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other
Location: Red Bluff, CA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 45 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Pediatrics MD in Red Bluff, California, 96080!
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 16, 2026. This opportunity offers a 24-hour, 7 days a week schedule and is ideal for physicians with a background in Pediatric Hospital Medicine who are board certified or truly board eligible and hold an active CA license. Candidates must also have BLS, DEA, and either NRP or PALS certifications.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Feb 16, 2026
- LOA: 45 days
- Provider Type Needed: Pediatric Hospitalist
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7 days a week
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care for pediatric patients
- Manage admissions, rounds, and discharges for pediatric cases
- Respond to emergencies and acute changes in patient status
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Document all care and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards
- Maintain strict adherence to protocols regarding patient safety and quality of care
Additional Information
- Board certified or truly board eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine highly preferred
- California medical license required
- BLS, DEA, and either NRP or PALS certification required
- Clean malpractice history required (no pending cases, no previous settlements or judgments; cases over 10 years old can be reviewed)
- Must be available at time of name clear
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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