General Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/17/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Methuen, MA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Feb 1, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Call Schedule: Nights; 5p-8a & Weekends; 24hr call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Patient Demographics: Age 18+
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: NPs/PAs, RNs, MAs, Office Staff
• Required Procedures:
- General Surgery ( Adult, Peds, Neonate, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surg)
- Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication.
- Head/neck surg (including thyroid), Chest wall/pleural procedures, Breast surgery, OB&Gyn surgery: Cesarean section.
- D&C, Hysterectomy, Liver surg, GI endoscopy: Upper & Lower; Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy.
- Minor Orthopedics, Hand Surg, Ventilation mgmt, Chest tube insertion, Central line insertion, PA Catheter placement, Laser certification, Vascular Surg, Plastic Surg.
- For Pediatric Surgeons: Artesias, Abdominal wall defects, Umbilical defects, Diaphragmatic hernia, Imperforate anus, PDA ligation.
• EMR: Meditech
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active MA License
• BC/BE
• BLS, ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• With experience (preferred)