Surgery - General Physician

Consilium Staffing, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a board-certified general surgeon for an ongoing locum opportunity in a fully supported hospital setting. This role involves performing essential surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgeries and dialysis catheter placements, while ensuring patient care excellence. The ideal candidate will have an active Kentucky license and relevant certifications, ready to join a dynamic team. This position offers travel and lodging coverage, making it an attractive option for those looking to advance their medical career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel and lodging covered

Qualifications

• Board certification and active KY license required.
• Experience in dialysis catheter placement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform various general surgeries including laparoscopic and appendectomy.
• Respond to beeper calls within 30 minutes during shifts.

Skills

General Surgery

Dialysis Catheter Placement

Laparoscopic Surgery

Chest Tube Insertion

Central Line Insertion

Appendectomy

Cholecystectomy

Hernioplasty

Endoscopy

Education

Board Certification

Active KY License or IMLC

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

MediTech

Job description

Position Overview:

• Start Date: June 1, 2025
• End Date: Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Call Schedule: Beeper call; response time within 30 minutes
• Phone Consults: 6-8 per 24-hour shift
• Patients Seen: per day
• Practice Setting: Inpatient only
• EMR: MediTech

Required Skills & Procedures:

• Bread and Butter General Surgery
• Must be able to perform tunneled dialysis catheter placements
• Laparoscopic surgery, Chest tube insertion, Central line insertion, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Endoscopy, and more. Rounding required

Credentialing & Licensure:

• Board Certification required
• Must hold an active KY license or IMLC
• ACLS & BLS required
• Estimated credentialing time: 4-6 weeks
• Temporary privileges available

Travel & Lodging:

• Travel and lodging covered

If you are a board-certified general surgeon with current case logs and experience in dialysis catheter placement, this is an excellent ongoing locum opportunity in a fully supported hospital setting.