Locum Tenens - Pediatrician Physician
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Vitaly Health as a Pediatrician – Locum Tenens, Outpatient in Eureka, California, United States.
Requirements
- MD/DO Degree Board Certified Licensed in California State BLS Certification Required Fellowship Status Preferred EPIC Preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Vitaly Health as a Pediatrician – Locum Tenens, Outpatient.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Tenens - Pediatrician Physician at Vitaly Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Vitaly Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Eureka, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Malpractice Insurance Coverage, Comprehensive Expense Coverage, Flexible Start Date. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Vitaly Health
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
2mo ago
Pediatrics shortage = strong negotiating position
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