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Hayman Daugherty Associates, Inc lists this Physician / Surgery - General / Kentucky / Locum tenens / Locums Physician - Surgery - General Job in Kentucky Job opportunity in murray, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locum Tenens General Surgeon Opportunity Near Murray, KY We are seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a locum tenens position near Murray, KY. This opportunity is ideal for a physician looking for a hospital-based role with 24-hour call coverage starting December 2024.
Position Overview: Position : Locum Tenens General Surgeon
Location : Near Murray, KY
Dates : December 2024 - Ongoing
Rate Type : On Call (Daily)
Shift Type : 24-hour shifts
Weekend Requirements : Yes
On Call Requirements : Yes
Coverage Details: Schedule :24-hour shifts for EMTALA call coverage (7am - 7am)
3-7 days per month, with availability starting around Christmas
Reason for Coverage :Expanding the coverage pool
Practice Setting :Hospital-based coverage with potential minimal after-hours clinic call support
Responsibilities: Primary Duties :Respond to emergency department calls and hospital general surgery consults
Involvement in ICU patient care as needed
Average Number of Cases :1-3 surgical cases per day
2-4 consults per day
Required Procedures :General surgical cases (adult, pediatric, trauma)
Central line insertion
Chest tube insertion
Vascular access devices
Cholecystectomy
Hernioplasty
Colon/small bowel surgery
Facility Details: EMR : EPIC
Number of Operating Rooms : 12
OR Staff :Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs)
RN First Assists
Well-rounded and seasoned OR staff
Patient Demographics :Pediatrics to geriatrics (pediatrics typically limited to appendectomy and skin/soft tissue)
Certification and Licensure Requirements: Board Certification :Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABoS) - REQUIRED
State License :Active Kentucky state license - REQUIRED (must be currently active)
COVID Vaccination :Preferred; must have by the time of credentialing
Background :Clean background preferred
Additional Information: Robotics :Available for certified surgeons
Credentialing :Approximately 90 days; emergency temp privileges available if needed
If you are a qualified General Surgeon looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity with flexible scheduling and the chance to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, we encourage you to apply.
Job ID : j-
HDAJOBS MDSTAFF
Worksite address
murray, KY, 42071, US
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