Physician Surgery-General
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon
Job Description
### Locums | General Surgery | Hazard, KY (KY License or IMLC)### Why This Role
* Ongoing general surgery call coverage
* Multiple extended coverage blocks available
* Temporary privileges available
* Level IV trauma environment
* APP and office support provided### Assignment Details* Location: Hazard, Kentucky* Start Date: October 23, 2026* End Date: Ongoing* Coverage Type: Call only* Call Type: Beeper call* Response Time: 30 minutes* Setting: Inpatient* EMR: Medi Tech* Credentialing: Approximately 30 days* Temporary Privileges: Available* Patient Volume: Approximately 10–15 patients per shift* Estimated Call Activity: Approximately 10 phone consultations and 10 patients seen* Callback Rate: Approximately 20%* APP Supervision: Required### Coverage Dates
* October 23 at 7:00 AM–October 26 at 7:00 AM
* October 29 at 7:00 AM–November 2 at 7:00 AM
* November 26 at 7:00 AM–November 30 at 7:00 AM
* December 24 at 7:00 AM–January 3 at 7:00 AM
* Additional ongoing dates may become available### Requirements
* Board-certified General Surgeon
* Active Kentucky medical license or IMLC eligibility
* Active BLS and ACLS certifications
* Experience providing adult, pediatric, neonatal, and trauma surgery
* Ability to perform independently while supervising an APP
* Experience with emergency general surgery, including:
* Bowel resections
* Perforations
* Incision and drainage of abscesses
* Wound care
* Trauma cases
* Laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and Nissen fundoplication
* Head and neck, breast, chest wall, pleural, liver, vascular, and plastic surgery
* Upper and lower GI endoscopy, including colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
* Chest tube, central line, PA catheter, and vascular-access placement
* Ventilator management
* Laser certification
* Required OB/GYN procedures, including cesarean section, D&C, and hysterectomy
* Required pediatric surgical capabilities, including congenital and abdominal-wall conditions### Clinical Details
* 99-bed hospital
* Level IV trauma designation
* Coverage for assigned patients
* Support includes one APP and one office staff member
* No resident or teaching responsibilities
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