We are seeking a
Board-Certified Pediatric Surgeon for locum tenens coverage at St. Christopher s Hospital for Children. This is a
Level 1 Pediatric and Trauma facility, and the locum will support inpatient surgical needs with beeper call responsibilities. Trauma surgery experience is
required, and
ECMO experience is a strong plus.
Provide inpatient pediatric surgical coverage, including emergency and trauma cases.
Be available for beeper call coverage (15-minute response time).
Perform surgical procedures in a Level 1 trauma and pediatric setting.
Participate in admissions, manage unassigned patients, and respond to urgent consults.
Chart using Epic EMR.
Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery (Required)
Fellowship trained in Pediatric Surgery (Required)
Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC not accepted)
Must have experience in trauma surgery
Credentialing timeframe: 90 days
Certifications required: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS
12-hour clinical shifts (one scheduled day per assignment period)
Call schedule: Beeper call from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM (24-hour coverage)
Call back rate: 15%, avg. 5 phone consults/day, 2 admissions/day
Trauma Level: 1
Pediatric Level: 1
EMR: Epic
Support Staff: RN, MA, PA/NP, Office Staff (no supervision required)
Beds in Department: 135
Admissions Required: Yes
Travel & Lodging: Provided (corporate rates available)