Surgery - General Physician

ProLocums; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Surgeon for on-call coverage in a vibrant community. This role focuses on providing surgical care without clinic time, ensuring patients receive expert attention during critical hours. You will be responsible for managing a diverse range of surgical cases, including trauma, while collaborating with hospital staff. If you are passionate about surgery and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying the flexibility of a call-only schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum Board Certification: BE in General Surgery.
• Experience in trauma care and general surgical procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care on call, handling consults and rounding.
• Manage patient volume and coordinate with hospital staff.

Skills

General Surgery

Trauma Care

Patient Rounding

Call Management

Education

Board Certified in General Surgery

Tools

EMR System: Paragon

Job description

Specialty: Surgery - General
Start date : Jan
End date : Mar
Coverage type: Call Only
Schedule: General Surgery- No clinic time just call and possible surgeries if needed

Open Dates:

24 hour call only no clinic, Friday- Sunday shifts

Jan 19, 20 ,21
Jan 26, 27, 28
Feb 16, 17, 18
Feb 23, 24, 25
Mar 1, 2, 3
Mar 8, 9, 10

Will there be any acute care need? Yes
Is there trauma involved? If so, what level? Potential/ Not a trauma center

Call schedule
7a-7a

Expected amount of time in Hospital
2-4 hours per day of rounding, and remaining hours on-call with call-back obligations.

Patient Volume= 3-4 consults/10 pts. on rounds
Support Staff : Hosp. staff only
Will they be solo or have other surgeons on staff? Solo on call

Inpatient/Outpatient/Both: Inpatient

Area/Procedure: (Required/Preferred/Not required)
General Surgery
Adult-Required
Pediatric-Required
Neonate-Not Required
Trauma-Required

Appendectomy-Yes
Cholecystectomy-Yes
Hernioplasty-Yes

Chest wall/pleural procedures-Yes
Chest tube insertion-Yes
Central line insertion-Yes

Vascular access devices
Temporary only.
Number of beds in Hospital: 205
Minimum Board Certification: BE
EMR System: Paragon