A well-established facility is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon to join its locum coverage pool beginning in Quarter 4 (October December) . This role offers hospital-based coverage only , with 24-hour EMTALA call shifts and minimal after-hours clinic support .
Opportunity Highlights:
Coverage Schedule: 1 week/month (24-hour shifts, 7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
Start Date: Q4 October through December
Setting: Inpatient hospital-based only
Average Volume:
1 3 surgeries/day
2 4 consults/daySupport Staff: CSTs, RNFAs, First Assists experienced and well-rounded
Operating Rooms: 12
EMR: Epic
Robotics: Available for credentialed providers
Trauma: Minimal (consult-driven)
Pediatrics: Optional typically limited to minor soft tissue procedures
Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 120 days (onboarding begins in June)
Procedures Required:
General Surgical Cases (Adult & Minimal Trauma)
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Vascular Access Devices
Cholecystectomy
Hernioplasty
Colon/Small Bowel Procedures
Requirements:
Board Certified in General Surgery (ABoS) Required
Active Kentucky Medical License Required
- COVID Vaccination Preferred (must be complete by credentialing)
- Clean Background Preferred
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