Pediatric Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Minnesota

LocumTenens.com; Motley (MN); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a board-certified pediatric surgeon for on-site coverage in Minnesota. The assignment requires 24-hour call across clinic and operating room settings, with weekend coverage starting in January and continuing as an ongoing locum position.

Responsibilities include evaluation and management of pediatric surgical cases during call periods, with on-site availability throughout each shift. Prescriptive authority is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Board certification of the pediatric surgeon is required.
• Candidates must be able to provide 24-hour call coverage on weekends.
• On-site availability in Minnesota for clinic and operating room coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for pediatric surgical services at weekends.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric surgical cases during assigned call periods in clinic and OR settings.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225753-MD-MN
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:January - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Clinic;OR
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility is recognized for its family-centered approach to care and maintains modern infrastructure to support both routine and specialized pediatric surgical services. The hospital draws patients from across the state for advanced interventions that may not be available at smaller community hospitals. Support staff are in place to facilitate coordinated clinical operations throughout each coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The area offers a range of attractions spanning history, arts, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Visitors can explore landmarks such as Historic Fort Snelling, the American Swedish Institute housed in the historic Swan J. Turnblad Mansion, and the Stone Arch Bridge, alongside entertainment options including the Mall of America, Brave New Workshop, and Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. The region also provides access to parks, lakes, ski areas, and a network of trails, making it a destination suited to a variety of interests throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide 24-hour call coverage for pediatric surgical services across clinic and operating room settings on weekends, beginning in January. Responsibilities include the evaluation and management of pediatric surgical cases as clinically indicated during assigned call periods. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, and clinicians must maintain on-site availability to respond to pediatric surgical needs throughout each shift.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:TBD
• Support Staff:Yes
• Patient Population:Children
• Call Ratio/Schedule:Call coverage
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No