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WhiteCoat Locums lists this Surgery - Trauma Physician opportunity in bellingham, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Trauma / Acute Care Surgeon

Assignment Details

Location: Bellingham, Washington

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Specialty: Trauma / Acute Care Surgery

Practice Setting: Inpatient + Outpatient

Start Date: ASAP, No Later Than January 2027

Expected Duration: Approximately 6 Months

Coverage Need: 3.0 FTE

EMR: Epic

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $425/hr

Overtime: $530/hr

Holiday: $635/hr

Night Call: $850/shift

Call Back: $540/hr

Schedule

Day and Night Coverage

12-Hour Onsite Shifts

12 Hours of Backup Call Following Onsite Coverage

Coverage Needed for Up to 6 Shifts Per Week

Rounding and Admissions Required

Patient Population / Volume

Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Patients

Coverage Includes Emergency Department, Operating Room, and ICU

Approximately 24 Patients Per Day

Hospital Size: 241 Beds

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Coverage

Provide Emergency Department Trauma Coverage

Provide Operating Room Coverage

Provide ICU Coverage

Perform Rounding and Admissions

Perform All Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Procedures

Manage Acute Surgical and Trauma Patients

Clinical Environment / Support

Provider May Work Independently

Daytime APP Support Available

Provider Works Solo Overnight

Epic EMR

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Surgery - Required

ATLS - Required

Washington Medical License Highly Preferred Due to Urgent Start

Candidates Requiring Washington Licensure May Be Considered

IMLC Accepted

Epic Proficiency - Required

COVID-19 Vaccination - Required, No Exemptions

Must Have Documented 50 Trauma Cases Within the Previous 5 Years for Review by the Trauma Medical Director

Recent Clinical Activity Requirements

Documentation of Major Operative Experience Required

Recent Clinical Activity From the Previous 12-24 Months Must Be Provided

Recent Residency Graduates May Submit Residency Case Logs

Experienced Physicians May Submit a Current Hospital Quality Profile Showing Clinical Activity, Procedures, Morbidity, Mortality, Infection Rates, and Other Complications

If a Quality Profile Is Unavailable, Documentation of Hospital-Based Clinical Activity From the Previous 12 Months May Be Submitted

All Trauma Cases During the First Year Are Subject to Peer Review in Conjunction With the Trauma Quality Improvement Program