Pediatric General Surgeon

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*Nemours is supportive of J-1 waiver candidates

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Nemours Children's Health, Pensacola is seeking a Pediatric General Surgeon to work in partnership with Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.

The General Surgeon is supported by a team of 3 Advanced Practice Providers.

Key Responsibilities.


* Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and surgical treatment skills.


* Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.


* Adheres, contributes, and develops clinical patient pathways to ensure a standardized approach to pediatric surgical medicine.


* Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.

Acts as consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary surgical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.


* Participates in academic programs (e.g.

medical education and research) as requested.

Rounds with pediatric residents in area of specialty.


* Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.


* Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty including on-call schedule for trauma service.


* Adult trauma service provides initial response.

What We Offer


* No state income tax in Florida


* Competitive base compensation


* Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement


* Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision


* Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans


* Licensure, CME and dues allowance


* Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications


* MD or DO


* Board certified/eligible in area of specialty


* Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA

How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration

For confidential consideration, please apply below.

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