Locum Tenens Opportunity: Pediatric Surgery - Trauma Near BABSON PARK, FL

• Specialties: Surgery - Pediatric, Surgery - Trauma


• Department: Pediatric Surgery


• Start Date: 11-04-2024


• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental


• End Date: Ongoing


• Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day


• Providers Requested: 1


• Provider Title: MD


• Provider Type: Physician


• Request Type: Locum Tenens


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call


• Decision Date: 06-01-2024


• EMR System: Cerner


• Practice Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient


• Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required: Yes


• Admissions Required: Yes


• Temporary Privileges Available: No


• Hospital Stroke Certified: Yes


• Patients Per Shift: 10


• Bed In Department: 21


• Rounding: Both inpatient and outpatient


• Board Certification Requirement: Yes


• Fellowship: Preferred


• Minimum Board Certification: Certified


• License Requirement: Licensed in FL only


• ABLS Certification: No


• ACLS Certification: Yes


• BLS Certification: Yes


• PALS Certification: Yes


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days

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