Locums General Surgeon

Apex Home Health; Grand Island, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Apex Home Health is seeking a physician for on-call coverage in a hospital setting, with shifts from 7am to 7am. The role focuses on backfill coverage and ensuring immediate patient care across general hospital units.

You will see 3–8 patients and manage 2–4 ER admits daily. ATLS certification and BBGS qualification are required, with no trauma or endoscopy involved. A healthcare consultant provides 24‑hour support while assignments and time entry are handled via an online portal.

Qualifications

• ATLS certification is required.
• BBGS qualification is required.
• No trauma or endoscopy procedures anticipated in role.
• Experience with on-call hospital coverage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call physician coverage in a hospital setting.
• See 3–8 patients per shift.
• Manage 2–4 ER admissions daily.
• Backfill coverage and ensure immediate patient care.
• Assignment details and time entry are managed through an online portal.

Education

ATLS certification

BBGS qualification

Job description

Seeking a physician for on-call coverage in a hospital setting, with shifts from 7am to 7am. Responsibilities include seeing 3-8 patients and managing 2-4 ER admits daily. Requires ATLS certification and BBGS qualification, with no trauma or scoping involved. Primary duties involve backfill coverage, ensuring immediate patient care. Offers paid malpractice insurance, pre-paid travel and housing expenses, and competitive compensation. Assignment details and time entry are managed through an online portal. Provides 24-hour access to a dedicated healthcare consultant. Ideal candidates are prepared for a dynamic, hospital-based role requiring specific certifications and patient management skills. Note: No mention of employment duration or start/end dates.