Pediatric - Surgery Physician

Overview
Marshfield Clinic Health System is seeking a Board-Certified (or Eligible) Pediatric Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment at MCHS Hospital Marshfield in Wisconsin. This is a long-term locums opportunity due to a permanent vacancy, with coverage beginning November 25, 2025, and continuing on an ongoing basis (approximately 2 weeks per month).

Assignment Details

• Start Date: November 25, 2025 (with orientation on 11/25)

• Schedule:

  • Clinic/OR: Monday Friday, 7:00am 5:00pm (first/last day handoffs at noon)

  • Nights/Weekends: Beeper call (with in-house surgery residents; locum must come in for emergencies and weekend rounding)

• Coverage Needed: 2 weeks per month, ongoing

• Setting: Inpatient only

• Facility: Level II Trauma Center, Pediatric Level III, with PICU and NICU onsite

• Patients per shift: 5 8

• Beds in department: 24

Preferred Skills & Procedures

• General Pediatric Surgery (including neonate and trauma cases)

• Laparoscopic procedures (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, Nissen fundoplication)

• Pediatric-specific procedures (esophageal, intestinal, biliary, abdominal wall defects, gastroschisis, umbilical defects, hernia, omphalocele, diaphragmatic hernia, imperforate anus, PDA ligation)

• Central line insertion, chest tube insertion, and ventilation management

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Surgery (Fellowship required)

• ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS required

• Active state license preferred (no license requirement to bid; temp privileges available)

• Prior teaching/resident supervision experience required

Travel & Logistics

• Nearest Airport: Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)

Why This Opportunity?

• Work in a mission-driven health system with strong surgical and pediatric support services

• Ongoing locums need with predictable scheduling

• Supportive environment with in-house residents and advanced practice providers