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Locum Surgery - General Opening - Texas
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Location
75803, Palestine, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/04/25
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Surgery - General
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: Texas
- Job Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Required: 4/11/2025 - Ongoing
- Schedule: Call only
- Credentialing Timeframe: 3 weeks
- License: An active Texas state license is required.
- EMR: Cerner
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other Details: The facility which is stroke-certified and trauma level 4 is looking for a provider to cover beeper call only. There are an average of 3 patients per shift. A General Surgery opportunity is available, requiring candidates with no data bank reportable or malpractice issues. The facility has a 14-bed Emergency Department, handling approximately 2,500 visits per month.
- White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
- Rf: 96691
Job Responsibilities
- Manage an average of three patients per shift, addressing urgent and emergent surgical cases.
- Collaborate with emergency department staff to ensure timely and effective patient care.
- Perform necessary general surgical procedures as required.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
Qualifications
-Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
Working Hours
-Schedule: Call only
Skills
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with ED staff and specialists.
- Ability to provide high-quality patient care while on call.
- Compliance with medical regulations and best practices, with no reportable malpractice history.