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VISTA Staffing Solutions lists this Physician / Surgery - General / Kentucky / Permanent / Physician - Surgery - General Surgery in Kentucky Job opportunity in hazard, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 FacilityTypes of Cases: General Surgery (Adult, Pediatric, Neonate, Trauma)Laparoscopic Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen FundoplicationHead/Neck Surgery (including thyroid)Chest Wall/Pleural ProceduresBreast SurgeryObstetric & Gynecologic Surgery including Cesarean Section, D&C, HysterectomyLiver SurgeryGI Endoscopy: Upper, Lower (Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)Minor Orthopedics & Hand SurgeryVascular Surgery: Aneurysm Repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal), Arterial Bypass (Peripheral), Vascular Access Devices, AV ShuntPlastic SurgeryVentilation Management, Chest Tube Insertion, Central Line Insertion, PA Catheter PlacementLaser Certification RequiredPediatric Surgery: Atresias (Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary), Abdominal Wall Defects (Gastroschisis), Umbilical Defects (Hernia, Omphalocele), Diaphragmatic Hernia, Imperforate Anus, PDA LigationAdditional Common Procedures: Bowel Resection, Emergency General Surgery Trauma, Perforations, I&D Abscesses, Wound CarePatients per Shift: 10-15; Rounding: Assigned PatientsCall Type: Beeper; Call Response Time: 30 minutes; Call Back: 20%; Phone Consults: 10; Patients Seen: 10EMR System: MediTechProvider 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 requiredCertifications: ACLS, BLSLicensure: 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.
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Worksite address
hazard, KY, 41701, US
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