General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in North Carolina

Primary responsibilities include performing upper and lower scopes, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, food bolus management, bowel obstruction management, and hernia repair, with volumes of up to 8 elective surgical cases per day and 25 patients per day during outpatient clinic. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Outpatient clinic: 25 patients per day; surgical cases: up to 8 electives per day; avg inpatient census: 2 Patient Population: All Ages Location Type: On-Site Government: No.

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-220625-MD-NC Title:

MD Dates Needed:

11/15 (5:00 AM) - 11/17 (7:00 AM) Shift Type:

24-Hour Shift Assignment Type:

Inpatient; Clinic Call Required:

Yes Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility

This health system provides inpatient and outpatient general surgery services with established protocols to support both routine and emergency surgical care delivery. The facility operates on an on-site basis and maintains the resources necessary to support call-based surgical coverage, including access to ICU and critical care capabilities. Clinical operations are structured to ensure quality surgical care for the community served. About the Facility Location

North Carolina offers regional attractions suited to a range of interests, including outdoor recreation, cultural sites, and year-round activities available throughout the state. Clinicians on assignment will find diverse recreational and cultural options accessible across the region. About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide general surgery coverage on 24-hour shifts beginning 11/15 at 5:00 AM through 11/17 at 7:00 AM, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient clinic duties, with call required during nights and weekends on a solo coverage basis. Primary responsibilities include performing upper and lower scopes, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, food bolus management, bowel obstruction management, and hernia repair, with volumes of up to 8 elective surgical cases per day and 25 patients per day during outpatient clinic. ICU and critical care duties may be required; the clinician will not be expected to respond to codes but will be required to cover consults and procedures in the ED during call. All clinical documentation must be completed using the EPIC EMR system; board certification in General Surgery, BLS certification, and a minimum of five years of experience are preferred, with ACLS and PALS required if conscious sedation privileges are sought.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

Outpatient clinic: 25 patients per day;

surgical cases: up to 8 electives per day;

avg inpatient census: 2 Patient Population:

All Ages Location Type:

On-Site Government:

No

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