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

• Scheduled daytime shifts

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