Surgery - General Physician at ProLocums summary :
A General Surgeon provides surgical care primarily in a low-volume hospital setting, performing procedures such as appendectomies and gallbladder surgeries. The role requires active state licensure, board certification, and completion of ACLS certification while handling emergency calls and inpatient rounds. With an average of 0-4 surgical cases and 0-10 inpatient rounds daily, this position demands a skilled physician who can work independently with minimal specialty coverage.
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Candidate Requirements
Active PA State License or LicensureDEA Required : YesBoard Status : Board Certified, Board EligibleRequired Procedures : Gallbladders, PICC lines, appendectomy, chest tubesRequired Certifications : ACLSMinimum Years Experience (if applicable) : 1Job Information
Typical Day : Inpatient hospital rounding and any calls for emergency surgeries.Site does not have roboticsAvg volume for surgeries : 0-4 cases per dayAvg rounds inpatient : 0-10 patients a day.Avg admissions while on call : 0-5, low volume hospitalAPP / Mid-Level Coverage Avail : NoWill provider work solo? YesOther specialties on-site : Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Urology, Hospitalists, Pediatric hospitalists, Critical Care, Emergency medicineTypical Cases seen : Appendectomy, gallbladder, etc. general bread, and butter cases.Adult 100%EMR : Cerner / EpicTime to Credential : 60-90 days and application would need to be submitted by May 1.Temp privs availableFirst Day Instructions : Park in the physician parking area in the lower-level cancer center of the hospital.Orientation : 2-4 hours and can be built into the day before first shift or during first shift.Reason for Opening : Turnover / Vacancy + Provider on VacationKeywords :
General Surgeon, Surgery, Healthcare, Inpatient Care, Emergency Surgery, Board Certified, PICC lines, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendectomy, ACLS Certification