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VHS is looking for a qualified Physician - Orthopedic.
- City: Tacoma
- State: WA
- Start Date: Pending Privileges
- End Date: TBD
- Description: Summary: St Joseph in Tacoma is looking for 1 Orthopedic Surgeon to cover 2 weeks per month for Level II Trauma center. Details below! RATE CAPS FOR SUBMISSION:Malpractice Must be included in rates. Orientation 212.50 - half the hourly/callback rate kicks in after 8 hours. Per hour oforientation or training beyond 8 hours Hourly 425 - Per hour not OT Holiday 637.50 - Must be 1.5x the hourly rate. Per holiday hour no OT Nightly Call 415 - Per night call to hold the pager to include 2 hours gratis Holiday Nightly Call - 622.50 - Per night call to hold the pager to include 2 hoursgratis On Call Daily 3200 - Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis 24 Hour Holiday Call Rate - 4800 - Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratisCall Back 425 Per hour ofpatient contact hours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSAterms. Holiday Call Back 637.50 Per holiday hour of patient contacthours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSA terms. Schedule/Availability Requirements:Start date: 12/25Coverage needed: 12/257a-1/17a7/17a-7/157a8/87a-8/157aMust have WA license for the November dates.On going coverage up to 2 weeks per month. The dates will be based on what their internal doctor is not working. Duration: 6 - 9 monthsFacility: St. Joseph Hospital 1717 South J St. Tacoma WA 98405Setting: Hospital and Outpatient ClinicDuties: 2 weeks per month covering the ER 24/7 with dedicated PA support. 3 days outpatient clinicthese days are not confirmed will be three mornings each week Monday-Friday. FTE: 1.0Required Procedures: Full spectrum of orthopedic cases minus complex pelvic issues. EMR: EPICSupport Staff: Hospital support and MA in outpatient clinicReason for Coverage: Provider resignationDeal breakers: Must have 5 years of Level II experienceAdmissions per day Patients/day Types of cases Disclosures that may need to be made etc.: Varies from 0-7Would they take an orthopedic surgeon that has trauma experience but lacks the fellowship training? Yes as long as we could still get them credentialed within our system. Travel Preferences:Preferred Lodging: What are you willing to consider?Air Travel: What are you willing to consider?Credentialing Information:Timeframe: 60- 90 days
- 1099 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rates (W-2 Pay Packages available upon request)
- Certification Requirements: BLS; Board Certified; DEA
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