General Surgeon Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Kentucky

Jobtome; Bradfordsville (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a board-certified General Surgeon for a locum in Kentucky. The clinician will provide on-site 24-hour call coverage, including ED consultations, inpatient rounding, and operative procedures as clinically indicated.

Responsibilities include handling general surgery and GI cases such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, wound care, and GI bleeds. Board certification is required for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Board certification in General Surgery is required.
• Inpatient assignment with 24-hour call coverage.
• Shifts run 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform general surgery and GI procedures as clinically indicated.
• Manage ED consultations, inpatient rounds, and operative cases as assigned.
• Coordinate with OR team and hospital staff during coverage.

Skills

General Surgery

On-call Availability

Emergency Coverage

Education

MD/DO (Board Certified Surgeon)

Tools

Laparoscopy

Colonoscopy

EGD

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