Physician / Surgery - Pediatric / Trauma

Department: Pediatric Surgery

Start Date: 11-04-2024

End Date: Ongoing

Practice Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient

Job Details: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pediatric Surgeon specializing in Trauma for a locum tenens position near BABSON PARK, FL. This role includes scheduled clinical hours plus call, providing comprehensive care for pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Manage an average of 10 patients per shift in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Clinical Duties: Provide general and trauma surgical care to pediatric patients aged 0-17 (trauma care limited to ages 0-15).

Administrative Duties: Utilize the Cerner EMR system for all patient documentation and management. Rounding: Perform rounds on both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring continuous care. On-call Duties: Provide 24-hour call coverage with clinic hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Call starts at 7 AM and ends at 6:59 AM the following day. Benefits of This Position: Comprehensive Coverage: Involve both clinical hours and call, ensuring diverse and engaging work. Advanced EMR System: Utilize Cerner for efficient and streamlined patient management. Collaborative Team: Work with a supportive team including 4 Advanced Care Practitioners (ACPs) and 2 Medical Assistants (MAs). Flexible Scheduling: Opportunity for multiple providers to share call duties, with up to 8 phone consults per month handled by ACPs first.

Requirements: Board Certification: Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Surgery and Trauma.

Licensure: Must hold an active medical license in the state of Florida.

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required. Fellowship: Preferred but not mandatory.

Experience: Prior experience in pediatric and trauma surgery is preferred. Credentialing: The estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days.

Additional Information: Patient Demographics: Pediatric patients aged 0-17, with trauma care for ages 0-15. Support Staff: Includes 4 ACPs and 2 MAs.

Practice Setting: Both inpatient and outpatient care. Reason for Need: Supplemental coverage due to a shortage of one provider. This locum tenens role near BABSON PARK, FL is an excellent opportunity for a Pediatric Surgeon specializing in Trauma to provide high-quality care in a flexible and supportive environment. Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in pediatric surgery.

Job ID: j-221333