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Job description
Are you a General Surgery physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Kentucky might be the perfect fit for you! Opportunity Highlights Schedule: Call Only; Dates needed for 2026: Job Setting: Inpatient; 99-bed department; Trauma Level 4 Facility Types of Cases: General Surgery (Adult, Pediatric, Neonate, Trauma) Laparoscopic Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication Head/Neck Surgery (including thyroid) Chest Wall/Pleural Procedures Breast Surgery Obstetric & Gynecologic Surgery including Cesarean Section, D&C, Hysterectomy Liver Surgery GI Endoscopy: Upper, Lower (Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy) Minor Orthopedics & Hand Surgery Vascular Surgery: Aneurysm Repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal), Arterial Bypass (Peripheral), Vascular Access Devices, AV Shunt Plastic Surgery Ventilation Management, Chest Tube Insertion, Central Line Insertion, PA Catheter Placement Laser Certification Required Pediatric Surgery: Atresias (Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary), Abdominal Wall Defects (Gastroschisis), Umbilical Defects (Hernia, Omphalocele), Diaphragmatic Hernia, Imperforate Anus, PDA Ligation Additional Common Procedures: Bowel Resection, Emergency General Surgery Trauma, Perforations, I&D Abscesses, Wound Care Patients per Shift: 10-15; Rounding: Assigned Patients Call Type: Beeper; Call Response Time: 30 minutes; Call Back: 20%; Phone Consults: 10; Patients Seen: 10 EMR System: MediTech Provider will be required to supervise Advanced Practice Providers (1 PA/NP on staff) Credentialing: Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days; Temporary privileges available Minimum Requirements Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Licensure: Licensed in KY or IMLC About VISTA Staffing A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights. For more information, visit .
Worksite address
hazard, KY, 41701, US
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