A hospital is seeking a general surgeon for locum tenens coverage.
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The schedule includes both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with call and rounding expected during the 24-hour coverage periods. The hospital has 193 beds, uses Epic for EMR, and is a Level IV trauma center. Most patients are adults, though children may occasionally come through the ER. The support team includes an ACS APRN and standard nursing staff. Candidates must have a KY or compact license and be board certified with BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and a DEA license. Expected procedures include general surgeries such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, appendectomies, hernia repairs, hysterectomies, gallbladder removals, biopsies, C-sections, and basic thoracic cases. Call volume is estimated at 10 or more, with total volume up to 2028 cases.
Dates Needed: 8/4-8/10 9/22-9 27-11/2 12/27-11/28
Case Load/PPD: 20
Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient
Assignment Duration: Locums
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Patient Population: Adults
Government: No
Reference ID: ORD-191997-MD-KY