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
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