General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Operating Room in Oregon

LocumTenens.com; La Pine (OR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified MD for a general surgery position in La Pine, Oregon, offering 24-hour call coverage. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, managing consultations, and ensuring adherence to patient documentation using the EPIC EMR system.

This role is crucial following a recent resignation and requires a clinician to be available for both scheduled and emergency needs, maintaining a 1:4 call ratio schedule.

Qualifications

• Board-certified general surgeon required.
• Experience in handling surgical consultations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a 1:4 call ratio schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform general surgery procedures and manage consultations.
• Provide 24-hour call coverage in an operating room setting.
• Adhere to patient documentation in the EPIC EMR system.

Skills

Board Certification in General Surgery

Proficiency in EPIC EMR system

24-Hour Call Coverage

Education

Board-Certified MD

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-216066-MD-OR
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:August - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:OR
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility requires board-certified general surgery coverage following the recent resignation of a full-time equivalent physician. The institution maintains dedicated operating room capabilities and established protocols for both routine and emergency surgical procedures. Emergency privileges are available, with a credentialing timeframe of 45 to 60 days.

About the Facility Location

Oregon offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, and wildlife watching. Local events include community gatherings such as outdoor festivals featuring craft booths, live music, and activities for children, as well as comedy nights and themed social events at local venues.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide general surgery services with 24-hour call coverage in an operating room setting, maintaining continuous availability for both scheduled and emergent surgical needs. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery procedures, managing surgical consultations, and adhering to a 1:4 call ratio schedule. All patient documentation must be completed using the EPIC EMR system.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:20 RVU/day
• Support Staff:Surgical PAs and Techs
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule:1:4
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No