Pediatric General Surgeon

Job description

**Nemours is supportive of J-1 waiver candidates** Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola is seeking a Pediatric General Surgeon to work in partnership with Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. The General Surgeon is supported by a team of 3 Advanced Practice Providers. Key Responsibilities . - Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and surgical treatment skills. - Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients. - Adheres, contributes, and develops clinical patient pathways to ensure a standardized approach to pediatric surgical medicine. - Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary surgical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital. - Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested. Rounds with pediatric residents in area of specialty. - Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner. - Participates in inpatient and outp...