Locum Pediatric Specialist – 24hr Call Coverage – Pendleton, OR

Locum | Physician – Pediatrics

Location: Pendleton, OR

Hospital-based pediatric locum opportunity in Pendleton, OR, providing 24/7 call coverage with a strong focus on newborn and pediatric inpatient care. Provider must be confident practicing independently with no on-site backup.

• Schedule: 24-hour call coverage, expected 1–4 hours onsite daily

• Coverage for newborn care from OB, ED admissions, or med-surg consults

• No NICU – provider stabilizes and transfers if needed

• Admissions: ~1 per month through ED

• Patients per day: 0–6 (varies)

• Must round daily and serve as primary care provider for newborns/pediatric patients

• Solo coverage – no backup available

• Board Certified in Pediatrics OR IM/FM with significant Peds & Neonatal experience – REQUIRED

• 3-year Pediatric Residency – REQUIRED

• PALS & NRP – REQUIRED

• OR License – REQUIRED

• Must demonstrate inpatient care to at least 24 pediatric patients as attending in the past 24 months

• Clean malpractice/background – strongly preferred

• Local candidates (no flights) – highly preferred

• Dates of Coverage:

  • 12/5 (7a) – 12/7 (7a)

  • 12/18 (7a) – 12/21 (7a)

  • 12/31 (7a) – 1/5 (7a)

• Average Callback: ~1 hour

• Rounding required daily, 1–4 hours (varies)

• Competitive locum rates

• Travel/lodging options available if non-local

• Full support staff on-site

• EMR:
  Standard hospital system

• Provider MUST be comfortable with neonatal resuscitation, intubation, line placement, and emergency medications to stabilize and transfer when needed.

Small community with a supportive hospital environment, known for its scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and family-friendly lifestyle.

If you meet the above requirements and are available for the listed dates, please submit your CV and availability for immediate consideration.