Pediatric Surgery Physician - Springfield, OR

Job Description
Join a dynamic pediatric surgery program at a large regional hospital that delivers both inpatient and outpatient care. The role provides 24-hour call coverage with a blend of clinic and operative responsibilities, and requires rapid credentialing to fill an urgent staffing gap. Flexible week-long rotations and a supportive team environment make this an excellent locum tenens opportunity.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient (390-bed hospital)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7 am – 7 am, typically one week at a time; clinic/elective OR duties incorporated during call week (clinic slots 10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm)
• Patient Population: Infants, children, adolescents, and young adults
• Location: Springfield, OR
• 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 (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric surgical care, including elective, urgent, and emergency procedures.
• Perform inpatient admissions, rounding, and postoperative management.
• Conduct outpatient consultations and follow-up visits.
• Participate in elective operating room cases during the assigned call week.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and adhere to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Active MD or DO license in Oregon at the time of start.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Surgery.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or American Red Cross).
• Demonstrated experience (or training log) performing pediatric surgical procedures over the past 24 months.
• Ability to complete pre-application, HireRight, and other credentialing requirements within 30-60 days.

Working Hours

• 24-hour call shifts, 7 am – 7 am, Monday – Sunday; one week on, then off.
• Clinic time: approximately 4 hours per week (10 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm).
• Includes 4 hours of unpaid “gratis” call coverage each shift.

Skills

• Proficiency in a wide range of pediatric surgical procedures (general, neonatal, gastrointestinal, trauma, soft-tissue).
• Strong clinical judgment for urgent and emergent cases.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
• Ability to work independently in a solo-practitioner setting.
• Familiarity with hospital EMR systems and credentialing processes.