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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: 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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