Surgery - General Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a locum position in Scranton, PA. This role involves providing essential surgical care in an inpatient setting with a focus on general procedures, including appendectomies and cholecystectomies. Ideal candidates will hold an active Pennsylvania license and be board certified or eligible. The position offers competitive compensation, covering travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in patient care during the coverage period from September 30 to October 31, 2022.

Benefits

Travel covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Temporary privileges available

Qualifications

• Must have an active Pennsylvania medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgical care in an inpatient setting.
• Manage patient admissions and consults during call periods.

Skills

General Surgery

ABLS

ACLS

Education

Active PA license

BC/BE

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: General Surgery
• Facility Location: Scranton, PA
• Job Type: Locum
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Sep 30 to Oct 31, 2022
• Reason For Need: Supplemental
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- Sep 30 (7a) - Oct 3 (7a)
- Oct 28 (7a) - Oct 31 (7a)
• Call Schedule: 24-hr Call; 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1
• Call Back %: 5%
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Phone Consults: 10
• Admission: 5
• Patient Census: 4-5
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support staff: 3 RNs
• No. of Beds: 200
• Procedures:
- General Surgery (Adult)
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Hernioplasty
- Chest tube insertion
• EMR: Cerner
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active PA license
• BC/BE
• ABLS, ACLS