Locum Tenens General Surgeon

Live Well Homecare; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance

Travel & Housing Covered

Healthcare Consultant

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a physician to provide inpatient and outpatient coverage for adult patients, with a preference for pediatric cases. The provider will manage scheduled clinical hours and participate in beeper call with a 30-60 minute response time, handling various surgical and medical procedures.

The role includes performing laparoscopic surgeries, managing ventilation and line insertions, and maintaining hospital privileges.

Qualifications

• Pediatric surgery and trauma experience preferred.
• Ability to respond promptly to beeper call.
• Competence in surgical procedures and patient management.
• Licensed to practice in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform laparoscopic surgeries including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and liver surgeries.
• Manage ventilation, chest tubes, and central line insertions.
• Provide adult patient care, with optional pediatric and trauma experience preferred.
• Maintain hospital privileges and adhere to clinical protocols.
• Participate in call coverage as required.

Skills

Pediatric Surgery

Trauma Experience

Beep Response

Licensed Physician

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing inpatient and outpatient coverage for adult patients, with a preference for pediatric cases. The provider will manage scheduled clinical hours, participate in beeper call with a 30-60 minute response time, and handle various surgical and medical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laparoscopic surgeries including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and liver surgeries.
• Manage ventilation, chest tubes, and central line insertions.
• Provide adult patient care, with optional pediatric and trauma experience preferred.
• Maintain hospital privileges and adhere to clinical protocols.
• Participate in call coverage as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in pediatric surgery and trauma is preferred.
• Ability to respond promptly to beeper call.
• Competence in surgical procedures and patient management.
• Licensed to practice in the hospital setting.

Additional Details

Paid malpractice insurance, pre-paid travel and housing expenses, and competitive compensation are provided. The role offers 24-hour access to a dedicated healthcare consultant. This opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking a flexible, varied clinical assignment.