Physician - Hospitalist

Mountain Home, AR 72653

Specialty Hospitalist
Profession Physician


Hospitalist Pediatric Physician

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Hospitalist Pediatric Physician and play a vital role in providing high-quality, around-the-clock care for our youngest patients. This unique opportunity offers flexible call coverage responsibilities and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of infants and children in times of critical need. If you are committed to excellence in pediatric care and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Required Skills:

  • Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics
  • Proven ability to manage neonatal and pediatric patients, including intubation and line placement
  • Experience in newborn nurseries, ER, and inpatient pediatric care
  • Strong clinical judgment and stabilization skills for infants
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication skills for remote call response and coordination

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience with hospitalist or pediatric call coverage
  • Ability to handle up to 2-3 ER calls per day remotely
  • Familiarity with nursery and inpatient pediatric units
  • Prior experience with transporting or stabilizing infants for transfer

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
  • Recent residency or practice in pediatric hospital medicine
  • Open to newer graduates with strong clinical skills
  • Board-certified preferred; board-eligible considered

Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to work specific scheduled dates: June 5-8 and June 19-22, 2026
  • Night shifts: 2x24-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
  • Must have or be able to obtain necessary licensure by June start date (note: no license will be provided for this short-term coverage)
  • Ability to respond to calls within 30 minutes from home or hotel
  • No accommodations on schedule; strict Friday 5 PM to Monday 7 AM schedule
  • Valid case logs and AR license necessary for fast credentialing

This role offers competitive pay at $2,730 per hour, weekly pay via direct deposit, and comprehensive medical benefits. Enjoy robust support from a dedicated team, paid sick leave, licensure, travel, and other reimbursements as applicable, along with a flat fee of $6,700 for each weekend shift.

Enhance your pediatric career by joining a team that values expertise, reliability, and patient-centered care. If you meet the requirements and are prepared for the scheduled June coverage, apply now to seize this excellent opportunity!

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife