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MD Staff, LLC

Physician / Surgery - Pediatric / Florida / Locum Tenens / Locums Surgery - Pedi

MD Staff, LLC, Babson Park, FL, United States


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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