Pediatric - Surgery Physician

Locums - Springfield, Oregon, Pediatric Surgery Job

Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon for an urgent locums opportunity in Springfield, Oregon. This role combines 24-hour call coverage with inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and elective OR responsibilities. The department currently has coverage gaps and is willing to expedite credentialing for qualified candidates.

Assignment Details

• Start: ASAP

• Expected assignment length: Up to 6 months

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE

• Inpatient: approximately 0.75 FTE

• Outpatient: approximately 0.25 FTE

• Reason for coverage: Gap in coverage

• Clinic and hospital privileges

• Inpatient and outpatient setting

• 390-bed hospital

Schedule & Call

• 24-hour call shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

• Start and end times may be flexible

• One-week coverage blocks preferred

• Typical rotation: Monday-Sunday

• Providers returning regularly may also cover clinic and elective OR cases during their call week

• Typical clinic hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Approximately 4 clinic hours per clinic day

Position Highlights

• Urgent Pediatric Surgery locums need

• 24-hour call coverage

• Full-time opportunity

• One-week blocks preferred

• Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and surgical responsibilities

• Approximately 1-5 patients per day

• Solo Pediatric Surgery coverage

• Expedited credentialing available

• Broad pediatric surgical case mix

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Pediatric Surgery coverage

• Complete rounding and admissions

• Provide outpatient consultations

• Perform elective, urgent, and emergent pediatric surgical procedures

• Participate in 24/7 emergency surgical coverage

• Provide clinic and elective OR coverage during scheduled call weeks as needed

• Manage patients across the regional pediatric referral network

• Coordinate care with hospital and specialty teams

• Complete timely clinical documentation

Patient Population

• Infants

• Children

• Adolescents

• Young adults

• Elective, urgent, emergent, and inpatient pediatric surgical patients

Procedures & Skills

• General Pediatric Surgery

• Neonatal and congenital surgical conditions

• Gastrointestinal procedures

• Soft tissue and skin lesion procedures

• Trauma-related surgical care

• Emergency surgical interventions

• Elective pediatric surgical procedures

• Urgent pediatric surgical procedures

Support & Technology

• 390-bed hospital

• Regional pediatric referral network

• Provider will work solo

• Hospital-based multidisciplinary support

Requirements

• MD or DO

• Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery required

• Active Oregon medical license required at time of presentation

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• Required certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as applicable

• Must be comfortable providing solo Pediatric Surgery coverage

• Must be comfortable with inpatient, outpatient, OR, and 24-hour call responsibilities

Credentialing

• Urgent credentialing / fast-track process available

• Active Oregon license required at time of submission to support an expedited start

Organization & Team

• Hospital-based Pediatric Surgery program

• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities

• Solo surgical coverage

• One-week coverage blocks preferred

• Ongoing regional referral responsibilities

• Immediate coverage need

About Springfield, Oregon Location & Access: Springfield is located in Oregon's Willamette Valley adjacent to Eugene, offering convenient access to regional healthcare, transportation, and university resources.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers restaurants, shopping, arts, local events, and established neighborhoods throughout the Eugene-Springfield region.

Outdoor Recreation: The region provides extensive opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and exploring Oregon's rivers, forests, and mountains.

Attractions: Springfield offers convenient access to Eugene, the University of Oregon, regional wineries, cultural attractions, and destinations throughout the Willamette Valley.

Quality of Life: The area combines a strong regional healthcare market with abundant outdoor recreation and a relaxed Pacific Northwest lifestyle.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness