Plastic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern NorthCarolina

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC invites a board-certified plastic surgeon to cover inpatient trauma reconstruction duties at a North Carolina facility from January 2027 through September 2027. The assignment features a 24-hour weekend call, with an average census of 10+ inpatient cases and several trauma surgeries.

The role requires active state medical license, ACLS/BLS, and call experience at Level 1 or 2 trauma centers. No outpatient duties; EPIC EHR is used for documentation.

Qualifications

• Board certification in plastic surgery is required.
• Active medical license in North Carolina or eligibility.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• No ICU duties or code response for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend inpatient call coverage Friday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM.
• Perform complex facial, upper and lower extremity trauma reconstructions.
• Document care in EPIC EHR and coordinate with trauma teams.

Skills

Trauma reconstruction

Inpatient care

Education

MD/DO in Plastic Surgery

Board Certification in Plastic Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-NC

Title: MD

Dates Needed: January 2027 - September 2027

Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This health system operates as a comprehensive medical facility providing specialized plastic surgery services with a focus on trauma reconstruction, supported by a surgical subspecialty team including trauma/ACS surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and general surgery. The facility maintains established protocols and modern surgical infrastructure to support both scheduled and emergent plastic surgery coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings. No ICU duties or code response are required of the plastic surgery service for this assignment.

About the Facility Location

North Carolina offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational experiences suited to varied interests. The state features natural landscapes including the Great Smoky Mountains, the scenic Outer Banks coastline, and diverse state parks, as well as cultural destinations and historic sites distributed across its distinct regions. Year-round activities spanning outdoor recreation, community events, and regional attractions are accessible throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

The plastic surgeon will provide weekend inpatient call coverage from Friday 7 AM through Monday 7 AM, January 2027 through September 2027, with no outpatient clinic responsibilities. Clinical duties encompass inpatient and emergency department patient care, with an average census of 10+ primary and consult cases, approximately 2+ admissions per weekend, and 2+ surgical cases per weekend. Required procedures include complex facial trauma reconstruction (soft tissue and skeletal, full upper face, midface, and mandible), complex upper extremity trauma reconstruction (including tendon, peripheral nerve, vascular below the elbow, burns, distal radius, wrist, and hand), complex lower extremity soft tissue reconstruction, and general plastic and reconstructive surgery including breast and body - all adult and pediatric. All clinical documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EHR system; ACLS and BLS certifications are required, and clinicians must hold a valid state license and have current or recent call experience at a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma center.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Inpatient census: 10+ primary and consults; avg 2+ admissions per weekend; avg 2+ surgical cases per weekend

Support Staff: Trauma/ACS surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery

Patient Population: All Ages

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No