Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Pediatric in St. Louis, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Pediatric
Location: St. Louis, MO
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-72106
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: St. Louis, MO
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Jun 30, 2027
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call
  
  • Minimum 2 shifts per month
    
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (as scheduled)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 min
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Patient Demographics: Pediatric patients (ED and inpatient)
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Case Mix: Pediatric orthopedics
  

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 3
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required:
  
  • Arthroscopy

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible
  
• Licenses: MissourI license required or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ATLS, PALS

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for pediatric emergency department and inpatient orthopedic patients.
  
• Manage orthopedic consultations and admissions as needed.
  
• Perform emergency orthopedic procedures and surgeries.
  
• Collaborate with attending physicians and support staff.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR.