Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Pediatric
Location: Richmond, VA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 6/16/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Pediatric Surgery MD in Richmond, Virginia, 23226!
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Surgeon for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Jun 11, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts with call, focusing on rounding for admitted patients, weekend surgical consults, and ED consults. The Physician will collaborate with other pediatric providers to diagnose, determine surgical necessity, and manage comprehensive preoperative, operative, and postoperative care.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide rounding services for admitted patients.
- Handle weekend surgical consults as needed.
- Respond to emergency department consults, typically 0-2 calls per day.
- Collaborate with other pediatric providers to diagnose and determine surgical necessity.
- Manage and perform comprehensive preoperative, operative, and postoperative care for patients.
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery required.
- Experience with Epic EMR system.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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