Job Description
Join a dynamic pediatric surgery program at a large regional hospital that delivers both inpatient and outpatient care. The role provides 24 hour call coverage with a blend of clinic and operative responsibilities, and requires rapid credentialing to fill an urgent staffing gap. Flexible week long rotations and a supportive team environment make this an excellent locum tenens opportunity.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient (390 bed hospital)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: 24 hour call shifts, 7 am - 7 am, typically one week at a time; clinic/elective OR duties incorporated during call week (clinic slots 10 am 12 pm and 1 pm 3 pm)
- Patient Population: Infants, children, adolescents, and young adults
- Location: Springfield, OR
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pediatric surgical care, including elective, urgent, and emergency procedures.
- Perform inpatient admissions, rounding, and postoperative management.
- Conduct outpatient consultations and follow up visits.
- Participate in elective operating room cases during the assigned call week.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and adhere to hospital policies.
Qualifications
- Active MD or DO license in Oregon at the time of start.
- Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Surgery.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or American Red Cross).
- Demonstrated experience (or training log) performing pediatric surgical procedures over the past 24 months.
- Ability to complete pre application, HireRight, and other credentialing requirements within days.
Working Hours
- 24 hour call shifts, 7 am - 7 am, Monday - Sunday; one week on, then off.
- Clinic time: approximately 4 hours per week (10 am 12 pm and 1 pm 3 pm).
- Includes 4 hours of unpaid "gratis" call coverage each shift.
Skills
- Proficiency in a wide range of pediatric surgical procedures (general, neonatal, gastrointestinal, trauma, soft tissue).
- Strong clinical judgment for urgent and emergent cases.
- Excellent communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
- Ability to work independently in a solo practitioner setting.
- Familiarity with hospital EMR systems and credentialing processes.
