Description
Details:
Dates of Coverage: Looking for 1 to 2 weeks per month ongoing while we recruit for perm.
Schedule: 24 hours on call + callback + rounding
Call Schedule: 7a to 7a Friday to Friday
Call Ratio: The goal is 1 in 4 however when schedule you will be the only surgeon on call
Average Number of Trauma Surgical Cases Per Day: 1
Trauma Level/Designation: Level 2
Annual ER Volume: 25,000+
Percent of ED Patients Admitted to the Hospital: 10
Number of ED Beds: 20+
Total Number of Beds: 180+
Documentation System/EMR: Cerner powerchart
Description of OR Staff: Fully staffed
Reason for Coverage: 3 of the 5 general-trauma surgeons have left the community due to retirement/relocation.
Practice Setting:
- Hospital setting to include trauma/general surgery call
- Will also round on current patients
- There will also be a day or 1/2 day of clinic to see hospital follow up patients
- The clinic is located in the hospital.
Required Procedures:
- BLUNT Trauma Cases
- PENETRATING Trauma Cases
- Trauma Cases GERIATRIC
- Trauma Cases ADULT
Laparoscopic Procedures Required:
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Hernioplasty
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 45 + days
Submission Requirements
Board Certificate General Surgery - REQUIRED
IA State License - REQUIRED (Not currently accepting IMLC or non-licensed candidates)