Explore locum tenens pediatrician jobs
Pediatrics is one of the most rewarding fields in medicine, but it doesn't always come with the flexibility, pay, or support you deserve. Pediatrician locum tenens jobs offer a way to keep doing the clinical work you love while gaining more control over your schedule, your income, and where you practice.
Greater flexibility and a renewed focus on patient care
Pediatric care is demanding, and full-time employment doesn't always allow room for balance. Locum tenens gives pediatricians the flexibility to design a career around their life, not the other way around.
Whether you're easing into retirement, taking a break between roles, or looking for part-time opportunities, pediatric locum tenens lets you tailor your schedule, location, and practice setting to fit your needs.
With locums, you can:
Take control of your schedule and avoid burnout
Choose assignments in the practice settings you enjoy most
Explore new communities, including rural and underserved areas
Supplement your income
Spend more time with patients and less time on administrative work
Why pediatricians choose to work locum tenens
Pediatricians choose locum tenens for a variety of reasons, including:
Greater schedule flexibility
Increased earning potential
Improved work-life balance
Reduced administrative responsibilities
The chance to practice medicine without the politics of a staff role
Professional growth in new clinical settings
Whether you're seeking part-time pediatrician jobs or full-time flexibility, locum tenens offers a customizable career path.
If you're missing true medicine—just coming in, doing medicine, and going home—locum tenens is the perfect way to do that. You don't get wrapped up in administration or politics or scheduling. You come to your job, and that's it. Pure medicine.
Why should you work with a staffing agency to find pediatrician locum tenens jobs?
Partnering with a staffing agency simplifies the process of finding and managing locum tenens assignments. At Weatherby, we handle the logistics so you can stay focused on your patients.
When you work with us, you gain access to:
Dedicated consultants who understand pediatrics and your career goals
Licensing and credentialing support, with fees covered
Comprehensive malpractice insurance, including tail coverage
Travel and housing coordination for every assignment
24/7 support throughout your assignment
How Weatherby matches pediatricians with job opportunities
Your consultant will take the time to understand your clinical background and pediatric subspecialty, if applicable, as well as your preferred schedule, availability, ideal practice setting, and location. They'll also consider your long-term career goals to ensure each assignment helps get you where you want to go.
From there, we identify roles that align with your preferences, whether that's outpatient pediatric locum tenens jobs, pediatric hospitalist positions, or assignments in rural and underserved communities.
If you want to become a better doctor and a better pediatrician in an inpatient setting, go somewhere where you have nothing available. I had no pediatricians in a 90-mile radius in one of my rural jobs.
Pediatric hospitalist assignments are also a strong fit for locum tenens.
These small communities only have maybe one or two local pediatricians, and those people are going to burn out. The community is going to lose them if you don't have somebody who can come in and just relieve them for a week.
Benefits of working with Weatherby to find pediatrician locum jobs
Working with Weatherby means you're not navigating the locum tenens landscape alone. From identifying the right opportunities to handling licensing, travel, and logistics, our team supports you every step of the way so you can stay focused on your patients while finding assignments that fit your needs.
Malpractice with tail
Full malpractice insurance with tail coverage and workers' compensation
Travel and housing
Flights, rental cars, mileage reimbursement, and housing covered
Dedicated support
Credentialing, paperwork, and logistical help from our teams
People-first approach
Personalized service built around your needs and goals
Flexible opportunities
Full-time, part-time, or occasional pediatrician locum tenens jobs that fit your schedule and needs
Best of all, it's free, so you have nothing to lose
Weatherby covers everything from dedicated consultant support to licensing and credentialing assistance, as well as travel and housing coordination and comprehensive malpractice insurance. You get full access to our resources and expertise without any financial commitment.
What pediatricians are saying about working with Weatherby
Weatherby is Joint Commission-certified and a member of NALTO
Weatherby Healthcare is committed to maintaining the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Our Joint Commission certification reflects our dedication to quality and patient safety. We are also a proud member of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), the only professional association dedicated exclusively to locum tenens staffing. NALTO members adhere to a strict code of ethics and industry-best practices.
Your FAQ about pediatrics
A pediatrician locum tenens job is a temporary assignment where a pediatrician fills staffing gaps at hospitals, clinics, or health systems. These roles range from short-term coverage to longer-term placements and span outpatient, inpatient, and pediatric hospitalist settings.
With pediatric locum tenens jobs, you work as a temporary provider to fill coverage gaps or support patient demand at hospitals, clinics, or health systems. Assignments can range from short-term needs, such as vacation or leave coverage, to longer-term placements. A staffing agency like Weatherby coordinates the details, including licensing, credentialing, travel, and housing.
Weatherby has pediatric locum tenens jobs available nationwide, including opportunities close to home and in rural or underserved communities where the need for pediatric care is especially high. Your consultant can help you find assignments near you or in a new location entirely.
Licensing requirements vary by state, but Weatherby helps manage the entire process. Our team assists with obtaining new licenses and navigating credentialing requirements, making it easier to pursue pediatrician locum tenens jobs across multiple states.
Getting started with a pediatrician locum tenens job is straightforward, especially with the right support in place. While details can vary slightly by assignment, the process generally follows a few key steps:
Connecting with a consultant
Reviewing and selecting assignments
Completing credentialing and licensing
Finalizing travel and housing
Beginning your assignment with ongoing support
Assignments can vary widely in length, from a few days to several months. Some pediatricians accept back-to-back assignments, while others prefer occasional coverage or part-time pediatrician jobs.
Yes. Weatherby provides comprehensive malpractice insurance, including tail coverage, for all pediatrician locum tenens jobs.
Compensation for locum tenens pediatrician jobs varies based on factors like location, assignment type, and demand. According to Locumstory's trends-by-specialty data, locum tenens pediatricians typically earn between $100 and $120 per hour—a meaningful supplement in a specialty where pay has stayed relatively flat, with pediatricians reporting the lowest average total compensation of any specialty tracked in Medscape's 2026 Physician Compensation Report.
In addition to hourly pay, locum tenens roles often include covered travel, housing, and malpractice insurance, which can further increase overall earning potential.
For many pediatricians, yes. Locum tenens offers a way to add income in a specialty where pay growth has been essentially flat for several years, while also gaining more control over schedule and setting. It can be especially valuable for early-career pediatricians working to pay down medical school debt, mid-career pediatricians looking to break out of a pay plateau, or pediatricians nearing retirement who want to keep practicing on their own terms.
Whether locum tenens is worth it depends on your goals, but many pediatricians who try it find it improves both their finances and their work-life balance.
Learn more about locum tenens
If you're curious about locum tenens or considering a locum assignment, explore these guides and tips to get started:
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