General Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
8/29/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Yakima, WA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Nov 4, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- 7a-5p
- Nov 4-7
- Dec 16-19
- 7a-7a
- Nov 8
- Dec 6-9, 20, 27-30
- Jan 3-6
• Call Schedule: 7a-5p or 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: 30 min
• Patient Volume: 10-15; 2-5 (new)
• Phone Consults: 5-15; variable
• Admissions: 0-3
• Rounding included: Yes
• Support Staff: RNs, 1 APP (Surgical Hospitalist), 6 Office Staffs
• Required to supervise APPs: Yes
• Procedures:
- Adult & Trauma General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy
- Chest Tube & Central Line Insertion
• Hospital Beds: 226
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Epic
• Others:
- Most admissions are handled by Adult Hospitalist Team
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active WA License or IMLC
• BC
• ATLS