Surgeon - Pediatric examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats children from the newborn stage through late adolescence. Treats a wide variety of problems children may have, which may include appendicitis, hernias, cancer, or a serious congenital anomaly. Being a Surgeon - Pediatric reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Pediatric may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Pediatric's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
PRACTICE SPECIFICS
Duluth Children’s is the region’s largest provider of pediatric care. With over 65 pediatric specialists and sub specialists on staff and the region’s only PICU and NICU, we are able to care for the area’s most critically ill infants and children. We have a full-range practice including pediatric orthopedics, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, trauma, pulmonary, urology and gastroenterology. We are looking for a pediatric surgeon with the skill, interest and enthusiasm to assist us in growing and developing our program.
REQUIREMENTS
For more information please contact:
Leslie Hanson
Senior Manager, Physician & Professional Services
Essentia Health
400 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
218-786-3441 FAX 218-722-9952
Leslie.Hanson@essentiahealth.org
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