Podiatry Coverage Needed Near Minneapolis

Job description

Surgical Podiatry position Fairview has opened. They are looking for someone to cover 24hr call which will be for both sites on the same day. They are looking for coverage Mon 6a-Fri 5p every other week starting as soon as December and will look at minimum 1 week availability a month. A day could consist of Clinic/Rounding/OR while being on call. Clinic is not every day. Surg Podiatrists will be able to interview with team during presentation to get a better feel for day to day.

Practice Details

Specialty: Surgical Podiatry
EMR system: EPIC
Reason for Coverage: Retirement 12/6
FTE or Shifts per month needed: .5 - 1
Inpatient and Outpatient
Target start date and Length of need: ASAP for 5-6 Months ; or until perm is found
Locums Shift Schedule: Coverage needed every other week. Weekday call 6a Mon to 5pm Fri ; Day could consist of some clinic/OR time; Will be covering 24hr call both sites each day and travel to and from (30 min drive) ; can respond to patients mid-day or end of work day.
Type of patients / cases / procedures required: Adults ; Wound Care experience preferred
Patient Encounters per shift: 24 PPD if covering in clinic ; 3 consults per day while being on call ; variable post/op rounding
Available support staff: Hospitalist works 4 hours a few days a week ; in clinic (case manager, surg schedulers, nurse triag) ; Solo while working in Hospital
Certifications required: Board certified or eligible with the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery OR American Board of Podiatric Medicine; Surgery experience required; BLS/ATLS
Vaccination Requirements: COVID and Flu req. Religious and Medical exemption is accepted
Will you accept Active license or IMLC
Minimum candidate commitment to consider: Min 1 week a month
Ideal Candidate Description: Experience partnering with Vascular Surgery
Miscellaneous: The Podiatrists have 4-24hrs to respond depending on how urgent the case is. routine calls after 7pm-8pm are responded the next day. Podiatrists will not get called middle of the night. Could answer consults early in the morning before clinic.

• 1 week per month
• Cross-Coverage at 2 Facilities
• Ongoing until perm is hired