General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Metro Denver, Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); Vor Ort; USD 248.000 - 331.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LocumTenens.com is seeking a General Surgeon for 24-hour call coverage at a Level III Trauma facility in Colorado. The assignment begins December 2026 and continues ongoing, with emphasis on high-volume trauma and acute surgical care.

Responsibilities include general surgery and trauma procedures, inpatient rounding (8–10 patients) and 4–5 surgeries per shift. Documentation is via EPIC EMR; board certification in General Surgery and an active license are required, along with BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS

Qualifikationen

• MD/DO degree required and Board Certified in General Surgery.
• Active state license to practice; Colorado preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS and prescriptive authority required.

Aufgaben

• Provide general surgery and trauma procedures on 24-hour call.
• Rounding on inpatients (8–10) and performing 4–5 surgeries per shift.
• Document all care in EPIC EMR and coordinate with on-site team.

Kenntnisse

General Surgery

Trauma

BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS

Ausbildung

MD/DO

Board Certification in General Surgery

Tools

EPIC EMR

Jobbeschreibung

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225902-MD-CO
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:December 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:OR
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a Level III Trauma Center, providing comprehensive surgical and trauma services to the patient population served. The facility 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, with EPIC EMR utilized for patient documentation and care coordination.

About the Facility Location

The region offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational opportunities suited to varied interests, including mountain recreation and winter sports accessible within a short drive. Cultural amenities, dining options, and leisure activities are available throughout the area, providing clinicians with varied options for time away from clinical responsibilities. The surrounding region supports year-round activities and attractions reflective of its geographic and cultural character.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide general surgery trauma call coverage on 24-hour shifts at an on-site Level III Trauma facility, with scheduling structured primarily around long weekends (Thursday/Friday through Sunday/Monday), beginning December 2026 on an ongoing basis. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery and trauma procedures, rounding on inpatient cases (volume of 8-10 inpatients and 4-5 surgeries per shift), and maintaining continuous availability for both scheduled and emergent surgical needs throughout each assigned call period. All clinical documentation must be completed using the EPIC EMR system. Board certification in General Surgery, an active state or Compact license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:8-10 inpatient; 4-5 surgeries per shift
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details