Locums General Surgery Need in Oregon
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Portland, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/22/24

Coverage Needed

  • January 1 - March 31, 2025

Schedule

  • Call Only
  • 1 week on/1 week off coverage
  • Shifts for the MD's are 7a-7p or 7p-7a (12hr shifts)

Clinical Details

  • Inpatient
  • Patients per shift: 15+ (4+ admissions, 1+ ICU, 2+ surgeries)
  • Trauma level 3
  • Help with ED on call coverage
  • Expected to be on call for the ED and complete surgeries and rotate doing post op consults during shift
  • No clinic
  • 90% adults, 10% pediatrics
  • Lab and x-ray onsite
  • Number of exam rooms: 8

Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Active OR License
  • ACLS, BLS
  • Required Skills: General Surgery (adults, pediatric), Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication)
  • Preferred Skills: General Surgery (neonate), Ventilation management, Chest tube insertion, Central line insertion, PA Catheter placement
  • Acute care surgery experience

Call

  • In house
  • Call response time required: 30 minutes
  • Emergency services on call
  • Call back: 20-30%

Support Staff

  • RNs, MAs, 3 APPs, Office staff
  • Daytime and weekend coverage will have PA/NP coverage for assistance

EMR

  • Epic