Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: 103768
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: St. Louis, MO
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Call Schedule: 24-hour call shifts
  
  • 2 shifts/month
    
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Volume: TBD
  
• Rounding: Yes
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: I
  
• Beds in the Dept: 16
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: 3 APPs
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  
  • Arthroscopy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MO or IMLC
  
• Certifications: BLS, ATLS, PALS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for pediatric orthopedic emergencies in the ED and inpatient units.
  
• Manage inpatient consultations and follow-ups for pediatric orthopedic patients.
  
• Perform emergency surgical procedures as needed.
  
• Coordinate care with ED physicians and other specialists.
  
• Maintain compliance with hospital protocols and documentation.