Surgery - General Physician

Ascend Medical Staffing; Nevada; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Locum General Surgeon to join their team in a rural Nevada Critical Access Hospital. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a community setting, providing essential surgical services and patient care. The position includes a flexible schedule with opportunities for additional dates beyond December. With a supportive environment that includes furnished housing and travel accommodations, this is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surgeon looking to broaden their experience in a unique setting. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in a critical access facility.

Benefits

Furnished Apartment

Housekeeping Included

Travel and Lodging Provided

Malpractice Insurance Included

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified in General Surgery.
• Experience in rural settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general surgeries and manage patient care.
• Assist in emergency surgeries as needed.

Skills

General Surgery

Wound Care

Emergency Surgery

Patient Management

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in General Surgery

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Locum General Surgeon needed in Rural Nevada Critical Access Hospital

Location: Critical Access Hospital in Rural Nevada, Winnemucca area, 2 hours from Reno (closest airport)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: through December, with potential for additional dates

Schedule:

• Monday 7:30 - 9:30 am Operating Room - prn electives
  9:30 - 12:00 Wound Clinic
  Afternoon General Surgery Clinic
• Tuesday All Day Operating Room Block Time
• Wednesday Morning Wound Clinic
  Afternoon General Surgery Clinic
• Thursday (Every Other Week) Morning Wound Clinic
  Afternoon General Surgery Clinic
• Friday Morning Wound Clinic/GS clinic
• No clinic on handoff days. Surgery may be scheduled in the morning if cases are shorter.

Facility details:

• 3 ICU beds with hospitalists providing excellent care
• Anesthesia provided by CRNAs (3)
• General surgery program; outpatient follow-up available
• No urology department; ERCP procedures are down
• Average of six surgeries weekly, up to 12 scopes/day
• Patients without co-morbid conditions are admitted to surgery; others to medicine
• Willingness to assist OB for emergency or complicated surgeries (second hands only)

Housing and amenities:

• Furnished apartment provided, recently refurbished in 2020
• No smoking, pets, or overnight visitors allowed
• Housekeeping included

Additional info:

• SharePoint site used daily for updates and meetings
• Travel and lodging provided
• Malpractice insurance included