Job Description
Join a dynamic team at a well-regarded facility, where you will provide expert pediatric surgical care. This locum tenens position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a level 3 pediatric setting, performing a wide range of surgical procedures. With a schedule that allows for work-life balance, you can make a difference in the lives of young patients.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Days
- Patient Population: Pediatric
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- 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
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of pediatric surgical procedures including laparoscopic surgeries, hernioplasty, and appendectomies.
- Manage critical care procedures such as ventilation management and central line insertions.
- Conduct gastrointestinal endoscopies and manage minor orthopedic and hand surgeries.
- Utilize required skills for complex surgeries related to artesias, abdominal wall defects, and vascular surgeries.
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Surgery
- Required certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS
- Preferably experienced in trauma cases
Working Hours
Skills
- Expertise in pediatric and neonate surgeries
- Proficiency in laparoscopic and vascular surgery
- Competence in managing ventilation and performing endoscopic procedures
- Strong ability to perform complex, high-stakes surgical procedures
