Job Description
- Available dates FROM 01/01/27 thru 01/01/28
- Position / degree MD/DO
- Contact Jeff Khawly at(Login for Information)
General Surgery Locums Job in Kentucky | 24 Hour Call | Beginning 2027 - Ongoing | Assignment #117629
Coverage Details
-- Coverage dates: 2027 coverage, exact dates TBD
-- Credentialing timeframe: Can emergency credential
Shift Details
-- 7am-7am (24 hour shifts)
-- Weekend call coverage, rounding on inpatients with surgery consults
-- Average worked Callback Hours: 1.5 hours
Requirements
-- Board Certified
-- Kentucky License
-- General Surgery Residency
-- ACLS/BLS
-- DEA
-- Clean malpractice history
-- Availability at time of name clear
-- PALS - Highly Preferred
Required Procedures / Skills
-- General surgery
-- Some GI procedures
Assignment Details
-- Hospital call coverage only, including Emergency ED calls for patients needing General
Surgery evaluation, inpatient rounding, and surgical procedures
-- Weekend call coverage, rounding on inpatients with surgery consults
-- Average worked callback hours: 1.5 hours
-- Number of admissions can vary based on what is seen in the ER, but the average is about 3 within a 24 hour period
-- Patient volume varies based on needs and census
-- Patient population: Adolescent (12-13, case by case depending on need), Adult, Geriatric
-- EMR: Epic
-- Support staff: OR call team, hospitalist, inpatient nursing
-- Reason for coverage: Surgeon vacation
-- Types of cases include general surgery and GI
-- Conditions may include appendectomies, colon-related issues, resections, wounds, dysphagia, gallbladder issues, and GI bleeds
-- Procedures could include Colonoscopy, EGD, and depending on the situation, laparoscopic procedures
The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
--Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.
--Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
--Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
--Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
--Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.
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Jeff Khawly
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