Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics in Michigan

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Pediatrics MD in Michigan!

About The Position

Our client, a private practice located in Michigan is in need of a locum tenens Pediatrician (MD) starting June 20, 2025. This position offers a Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm 3 days per week, expanding to 5-day/week towards the end of the year. Applicants should be comfortable seeing 15-25 patients/shift, ranging from newborns to young adults, conducting sick visits, wellness checks, administering vaccines, performing physicals and providing on-call telephonic support to parents on a two-week rotation. For this role, applicants should have a least one year of experience, and have active BLS, DEA, and PALS certifications.  

Duties Include:

• Managing a daily caseload of 15-25 patients, from newborns to young adults.
• Conducting sick visits, wellness checks, administering vaccines, and handling common ailments like cough, cold, and flu.
• Performing physicals, check-ups, and care for newborn babies.
• Providing on-call support to parents two weeks on, two weeks off – purely telephonic, without the need to visit the practice.

Key Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience with board certification in Pediatrics.
• Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Licensed to practice in Michigan.
• Proficiency with the Epic EMR system is essential for seamless integration into our client's workflow.

Schedule Details:

• Regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Flexibility for 2-3 days a week between June 20 and August 1; ideally 5 days a week from November 10, 2025, to January 9, 2026.

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.