Job Description

Description

Tulane University and Manning Family Children's are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Pediatric Surgeon to join our pediatric surgical team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care to infants, children, and adolescents, and participate in clinical, academic, and administrative duties as appropriate to the mission of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients requiring surgical consultation, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Perform a wide range of pediatric surgical procedures including neonatal, abdominal, thoracic, soft tissue, and oncologic surgeries.
• Participate in emergency and trauma call coverage.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric subspecialists, nursing staff, and support teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to best practice protocols.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Attend and contribute to departmental and hospital-wide meetings and conferences.
• Participate in research and scholarly activity, if applicable.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency.
• Completion of a pediatric surgery fellowship accredited by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Surgery by the ABS.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Louisiana.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and academic excellence.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary care environment.
• Interest in quality improvement, health disparities, or surgical outcomes research.

Application Instructions

Apply via the "Apply" icon in this Interfolio posting.

Applications will be reveiwed until successful candidate is found.

For questions, contact Dr. David Yu at dyu@tulane.edu or Andrea Jones at Andrea.Jones@lcmchealth.org.

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