Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Locum Tenens)
• Coverage duration: Up to eight weeks per year
• Coverage: Onsite; includes daytime, PRN, and weekend needs

Description

Locum tenens coverage is needed for pediatric ophthalmology, including NICU rounding for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and ROP evaluation, treatment, and follow-up as required. Responsibilities also include ambulatory clinic and inpatient coverage, with specific coverage date blocks throughout the year. Coverage is onsite with a structured schedule by day.

Responsibilities

• Pediatric Ophthalmology coverage
• NICU rounding for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
• ROP evaluation and treatment as needed
• ROP follow-up as needed
• Ambulatory clinic coverage
• Inpatient coverage
• Weekend coverage as needed

Schedule

• All coverage is onsite
• Tuesday (Ambulatory): 8-hour shift
• Wednesday (PRN): Coverage if ROP treatment is needed
• Wednesday (Inpatient/NICU rounding): ROP rounding 7:00a–1:00p
• Wednesday afternoon clinic: If ROP treatment or follow-up is required

Coverage Dates

• Coverage required for specific dates (up to eight weeks per year)
• Additional one-day coverage: November 23–27
• Additional one-day coverage: December 28–January 1

Requirements

• Pediatric Ophthalmologist
• Florida (FL) state license
• Name clearance requirements
• Updated CV
• Signed attestation
• Orientation capped at four hours
• Onsite hand hygiene demonstration required before first shift
• Employee health requirements must be completed before first shift

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.