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Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Amergis Locum Tenens Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Urbana, IL Temporary Pediatrician

At a glance

Pediatrician role posted by Amergis Locum Tenens, a recruiter. Urbana, IL · temporary.

Pay not stated

RolePediatrician
LocationUrbana, IL
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.

What you'll do

  • Provide inpatient hospital medicine for pediatric patients at a hospital in the Champaign-Urbana area
  • Cover day shifts from 7am-5pm or night shifts from 5pm-7am, beginning in Dec/Jan and beyond

What you bring

  • You are board certified or eligible in pediatric medicine or pediatric hospital medicine
  • You hold an active Illinois license or qualify through IMLC
  • You maintain an active, unrestricted DEA license

Who this fits

This locum tenens role suits a pediatric physician available for hospital coverage on day or night shifts. Credentialing takes 60-90 days.

From the recruiter

We are looking for a locum tenens physician to provide coverage as a pediatric hospitalist for a major hospital in the Champaign - Urbana area (Level 1 Trauma center).

Please see details below and apply today! Call or text Monica at (with your name) or email an updated resume for immediate consideration to .

Details :
  • Setting: inpatient hospital medicine for pediatric patients
  • Duties/description:
    • 8 physicians on staff
    • 150-180 PICU admits per year (average per shift is 3-5)
    • 200-260 intermediate admits per year (average per shift is 2-7)
    • Support staff: ICU team, 1 clinical nurse specialist, ancillary staff: child life, pastoral services, nutrition, social services, PT/OT, speech, pediatric sedation service in place
  • Schedule: Day shifts are 7am-5pm, night shifts are 5pm-7am; needing coverage for Dec/Jan and beyond
  • Credential in 60-90 days
Required :
  • Must be board certified or eligible in pediatric medicine or pediatric hospital medicine
  • Active IL license or IMLC accepted
  • Maintain and active and unrestricted DEA license
Benefits :
  • Competitive salary - Weekly paychecks
  • Travel/lodging reimbursements may be covered
  • 100% of malpractice insurance covered