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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:
• 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.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

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. xhyhwjd Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in pediatric surgery.

Job ID: j-221333