Trauma Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Trauma
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Trauma Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jul 8, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
• Shift Schedule: 3-5 day stretch over a weekend, once a month or 4-8 shifts/month
• No. of Activations: Approx. 2000 annually
• No. of ED Visits: 80,000
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Support Staff: 2 NP/PAs
• Duties:
- Provider will cover all trauma and emergency general surgery.
- Does NOT cover ICU. No trainees.
- All subspecialty support needed for consults.
• Required Procedures:
- General Surgery: Adult & Trauma
- Chest tube insertion
- Central line insertion
• No of ORs: 30 (1 blocked trauma OR)
• Designated EGS Room available: Yes
• Trauma Level: II
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info: Level 1 STEMI center.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active MO License
• BC/BE
• ABLS, ATLS
• Fellowship