Surgery - General Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a locum tenens position in Paducah, KY. This role involves providing surgical care across a range of procedures, from adult to pediatric cases. The ideal candidate will have an active Kentucky license and board certification, along with ACLS certification. Enjoy the flexibility of a call-only schedule, with travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Travel Expenses Covered

Lodging Provided

Malpractice Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Must have an active Kentucky medical license and board certification.
• ACLS certification is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery consults and perform surgical procedures.
• Manage call coverage with a schedule of 24 hours on call.

Skills

General Surgery

ACLS Certification

Call Coverage

Patient Care

Education

Active KY License

Board Certified

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Paducah, KY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Call Coverage: EMTALA Call
- Hospital General Surgery Consults and/or ICU
• Call Schedule: 24-hr Call; 7a-7a
- 3-7 days per month
• Patient Demographics: Peds to Geriatrics
• Patient Volume:
- Surgical Cases: 1-3 per day
- Consults: 2-4
• Physician in Practice: 3
• Support Staff: CSTs, RNFAs, First Assists
• Procedures:
- General: Adult, Pediatric, Trauma
- Central Line Insertion, Chest Tube Insertion
- Vascular Access Devices, Cholecystectomy
- Hernioplasty, Colon/Small Bowel
- Peds (usually Appe, Skin and Soft Tissue)
• No of ORs: 12
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info: No Trauma • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active KY License
• BC
• ACLS
• COVID Vaccine