Staff Physician - Surgical House Resident Moonlighter

University of MN Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Surgical House Moonlighter Team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. This casual position involves performing surgical assessment, evaluation, history and physical exams, and consultations on patients with surgical conditions, complications, or changes in postoperative status. Responsibilities also include assisting in the operating room, ordering lab work, and consulting with attending physicians for inpatients with major illnesses or injuries. Core privileges extend to emergent procedures such as the insertion of chest tubes, central lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and cricothyrotomy. The role is compensated at $170 per hour and includes Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Insurance, though it is not eligible for other benefits. M Health and Clinical Partnerships Providers operate within the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system, a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Fairview Health, aiming to create a nationally recognized academic health system that integrates academic and community resources for clinical care, research, and education. University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, committed to driving innovation in health and medicine through its diverse team of over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff. The organization emphasizes an inclusive culture, competitive salaries, and career development opportunities, and is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity.

Requirements

Completion of (at least) the first two years of an ACGME or AOA-approved surgery residency program
Meeting the requirements of the specific residency program enrolled in
Have a medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota
Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges

Responsibilities

Perform surgical assessment, evaluation, history and physical exam, and consultation on patients regarding potential or recognized surgical conditions, complications of surgery or trauma, or change of status issues in the postoperative period
Assist in operating room
Order appropriate lab work
Consult with attending physician on inpatients with major illnesses or injuries
Perform emergent procedures such as: insertion of chest tubes, central lines, pulmonary artery catheter, and cricothyrotomy