Locums General Surgeon

Plan A Health; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan A Health is seeking an Emergency or trauma surgeon responsible for inpatient and outpatient adult patient care, performing trauma and laparoscopic surgeries, GI endoscopies, colonoscopies, and hernia repairs. The role manages about five patients per 24 hours, requires 24-hour shifts from Thursday to Sunday, and a 30-minute response time for urgent calls, including holiday coverage.

Candidates should have proven trauma and laparoscopic surgery expertise and be able to work independently in

Qualifications

• Proven trauma surgery and laparoscopic surgery expertise.
• Proficiency in GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inpatient and outpatient rounds for adult patients.
• Manage approximately five patients per 24 hours and respond to urgent calls.
• Provide trauma and laparoscopic procedures; perform GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and hernia repairs.
• Coordinate care and ensure compliance with medical standards.
• Maintain availability for 24-hour shift coverage and holidays.

Skills

Trauma surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

GI endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Hernia repair

Independent work in high-pressure

Job description

Role

Emergency or trauma surgeon responsible for inpatient and outpatient adult patient care, performing trauma and laparoscopic surgeries, GI endoscopies, colonoscopies, and hernia repairs.

Responsibilities

Manage approximately five patients per 24 hours, provide care during 24-hour shifts (Thursday to Sunday), and respond to urgent calls with a 30-minute response time. Duties include trauma and laparoscopic procedures, as well as holiday coverage.

Qualifications & Skills

Proven trauma surgery and laparoscopic surgery expertise, proficiency in GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and hernia repair, and ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.

Key Duties

Conduct inpatient and outpatient rounds, respond promptly to calls, and deliver quality adult patient care in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with medical standards.