General Surgery Physician (Paducah)

Job Description & Requirements

General Surgery Physician

StartDate : ASAP Pay Rate : $1746.00 - $1890.00

This facility is seeking a General Surgery Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.

Details & requirements for this opportunity :

• Schedule : 24 hour call coverage
• Practice Setting : Inpatient and Outpatient
• Types of Cases : Upper and Lower Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, lower gastroenterology tract with a fiberoptic flexible instrument inserted into the rectum and advanced to the beginning of the colon, appendectomy, hernias, hysterectomies, gall bladder removal, biopsies, and basic thoracic
• Credentialing Timeframe : 60-90 days
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) : Epic
• Certifications Required : Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Active Kentucky license or Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)

Facility Location

Located at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, Paducah is well known as a hub of activity in western Kentucky. The city boasts a vibrant local arts scene, evidenced by its many galleries and performance spaces. Music fans will find much to love in Paducah as well, with many clubs and venues showcasing the talents of local and regional musicians. The city is halfway between much bigger metropolises St. Louis and Nashville, both of which are just a short daytrip away.

Job Benefits

AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. Additionally, our Physician Mobility initiative decreases the amount of time you must wait to work at a facility where you are presented or have worked from 24 months to 6 months.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Compensation Information :

$1746.00 / Daily - $1890.00 / Daily