Pediatrician Job in Enterprise, Alabama

Job ID:

Not provided Locum tenens opportunity in Enterprise, AL (36330) covering inpatient pediatric call only.

Coverage dates:

Jun 26-28, 2026.

Shift:

24-hour pager call (beeper), 1:1 call ratio with a 30-minute response expectation. Agency covers travel, lodging, and malpractice.

Reason for coverage:

vacation. Clinical scope Provide pediatric coverage for a local practice with emphasis on births and newborn care. Manage newborns in a Level I nursery, perform stabilization for infants requiring higher-level care prior to transfer, and complete infrequent admissions.

Typical volume:

0-5 patients/day; approximately 5 admissions over the coverage period. Expect 2-5 phone consults daily. Rounding focused on assigned patients.

Case mix:

newborns. Facility & systems

Facility:

Level I nursery

EMR:

Medhost Temporary hospital privileges available; permanent hospital privileges not required. Required skills & procedures Newborn and pediatric care, neonatal non-invasive ventilation (neo-puff), neonatal and pediatric ventilation management, endotracheal/nasotracheal intubation. Central and arterial line placement, UVC/UAC, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, needle decompression/pneumothorax management. Conscious and deep sedation, exchange transfusion, minor laceration suturing, circumcision, swallow studies. Interpretation of X-rays and EKGs; PA catheter experience. Qualifications Board eligible in Pediatrics. Must hold an Alabama medical license or be eligible under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.