We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. The role will primarily involve inpatient general surgery with scheduled clinical hours plus call coverage. This short-term assignment provides an opportunity to work with a dedicated hospital staff in a high-acuity care environment.
- Manage inpatient general surgery cases, including trauma and acute care needs.
- Perform a range of general surgical procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and chest wall procedures.
- Conduct daily rounding for 2 4 hours and handle 3 4 consults with 10 patients on rounds.
- Respond to on-call obligations with a 20-minute response time.
- Complete necessary documentation for patient contact hours, including call-back events.
- Proven experience managing general surgery cases, including trauma and acute care.
- Proficiency in laparoscopic and emergency surgical techniques.