Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Pediatric Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Tucson, AZ
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Feb 12 - Aug 31, 2026
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Call Schedule: TBD
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Callback: 30%
• Phone Consults: 3
• Patient Volume: 2
• Admission: 1
• Support Staff: 2 RNs
• Required Procedures:
- General Surgery: Pediatric & Neonate
- Laparoscopic Surg: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty & Nissen Fundoplication.
- Head/neck surg (including thyroid)
- Chest wall/pleural procedures, Breast surg, GI endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy.
- Minor Orthopedics, Hand Surg, Ventilation mgmt, Chest tube & Central line insertion, PA Catheter placement, Laser certification.
- Vascular Surg, Artesias, Abdominal wall & Umbilical defects, Diaphragmatic hernia, Imperforate anus & PDA ligation.
• Trauma Level: III
• Beds in the Dept: 33
• EMR: Epic
• Resident/Teaching Supervision Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active AZ License
• BC/BE
• Fellowship
• BLS, ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
...Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon (MD/DO) Position Summary The Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions. This role includes trauma resuscitation, operative and non-operative management...