General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Kentucky

LocumTenens.com; Bradfordsville (KY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Board-certified General Surgeon for on-site coverage in Kentucky. The assignment involves 24-hour weekend call coverage, ED response, inpatient rounding, and a range of general surgery and GI procedures.

The clinician will provide colonoscopies, EGDs, and laparoscopic surgeries as clinically indicated, with on-site support and structured clinical governance during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in General Surgery.
• Active medical license and board certification required.
• Experience with general surgery and GI cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour weekend general surgery call coverage (7:00 AM–7:00 AM).
• Respond to ED consultations and perform inpatient rounds.
• Perform general surgery procedures and GI-related surgeries as clinically indicated.
• Carry out colonoscopies, EGDs, and laparoscopic surgeries as needed.
• Maintain on-site coverage during assigned periods, ensuring quality surgical care.

Skills

24-hour call

ED consultations

Inpatient rounding

Laparoscopic surgery

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225920-MD-KY


• Title:MD


• Dates Needed:2027 coverage, exact dates TBD


• Shift Type:24-Hour Call


• Assignment Type:Inpatient


• Call Required:Yes


• Board Certification Required:Yes


• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This community-focused acute care hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services to the patient population served. The facility is recognized for orthopedic care and advanced cancer treatment, and maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support call-based general surgery coverage on an on-site basis. Clinical operations are structured to ensure quality surgical care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Kentucky offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of natural and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Natural landmarks such as Mammoth Cave and the Red River Gorge provide opportunities to explore caverns, hike trails, and participate in guided kayak tours. Urban destinations, distillery experiences along the Bourbon Trail, farm visits, and live entertainment venues contribute to a diverse range of options for time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide 24-hour weekend general surgery call coverage on shifts structured from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, responding to emergency department consultations, rounding on inpatients, and performing surgical procedures as clinically indicated. Responsibilities include managing general surgery and GI cases, including appendectomies, gallbladder conditions, wound care, colon-related issues, and GI bleeds. Procedures include colonoscopies, EGDs, and laparoscopic surgeries. Board certification in General Surgery is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable


• Support Staff:OR call team, hospitalist, inpatient nursing


• Patient Population:All Ages


• Location Type:On-Site


• Prescriptive Authority Required:No


• Government:No