JOB OVERVIEW
Job Id:
L-MD-06263 Profession: PhysicianSpecialty: General SurgeryJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Hazard, KYService Setting: InpatientCoverage Type: Call OnlyCoverage Period: Oct 23, 2026 Ongoing On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7am 7amCall Type: BeeperCall Response Time: 30 minutesReason for Coverage: SupplementalTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by VendorSPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL Oct 23 Oct 26 (7am 7am) Oct 29 Nov 2 (7am 7am) Nov 26 Nov 30 (7am 7am) Dec 24 Jan 3 (7am 7am)PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 10-15 patients/dayRounding: Assigned PatientsPhone Consults: 10 Case Mix: General Surgery, Trauma, Wound CareFACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: MediTechSupport Staff: PA/NPs: 1, Office Staff: 1PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: NoTemporary Privileges Available: YesREQUIRED PROCEDURES Required General Surgery (Adult, Pediatric, Neonate, Trauma) Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication) Head/neck surgery (including thyroid) Chest wall/pleural proceduresBreast surgeryObstetric & gynecologic surgery (Cesarean section, D&C, Hysterectomy) Liver surgeryGI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy) Minor OrthopedicsHand SurgeryVentilation managementChest tube insertionCentral line insertionPA Catheter placementLaser certificationVascular Surgery (Aneurysm repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal), Arterial bypass (Peripheral), Vascular access devices (AV shunt Plastic Surgery (Artesias (Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary), Abdominal wall defects (Gastroschisis, Umbilical defects, Hernia, Omphalocele, Diaphragmatic hernia), Imperforate anus, PDA ligation)
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Board: Board CertifiedLicenses: Active KY License or Universal License (IMLC)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform emergency general surgery procedures including bowel resection, trauma surgery, and perforation repairsManage incision and drainage of abscesses and wound careProvide on-call coverage for emergency surgical consultations and interventionsUtilize advanced surgical skills as needed (laparoscopic, vascular, plastic surgery) Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EMR system (MediTech)
