Pediatric Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Minnesota

Job Reference ID: ORD-225753-MD-MN. Dates needed: January – ongoing. Shift type: 24-hour call. Assignment type: clinic and OR. Call required: yes. Board certification required: yes. Job duration: locums.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for pediatric surgical services across clinic and operating room settings on weekends.
• Evaluate and manage pediatric surgical cases as clinically indicated during assigned call periods.
• Maintain on-site availability to respond to pediatric surgical needs throughout each shift.

Requirements

• Board certification required.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Ability to provide 24-hour call coverage.
• On-site availability for assigned shifts.

Qualifications

MD or DO with pediatric surgical expertise. Board certification in pediatric surgery or relevant specialty required.

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.

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.

Additional details

• Support staff: Yes
• Patient population: Children
• Call ratio/schedule: Call coverage
• Location type: On-site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Government: No