Locum – Physician – Surgery – General

Docs United
Published
09/03/2024
Location
IA
Category
Job Type
Locum  
Expenses Covered
Daily Stipend
Medical Malpractice
Covered

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

Patient Age Demographic: Primarily adult-geriatric.

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)

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Our Mission

Docs United aims to pair top-quality, highly-skilled medical professionals with facilities and clinics in need of temporary or long-term medical staffing.

A physician-managed company, Docs United is trusted by fellow physicians and facilities alike, with our team knowing what matters most from both perspectives. Often staffing within the same facilities in which they practice, Docs United uses a thorough screening process to provide the perfect fit at just the right time.

Why Docs United?
  • First-class service and communication in an open relationship with clients and providers.
  • Various opportunities for physicians working as independent contractors.
  • Catering to physicians’ needs based on schedule, location, specific skill sets, and more.
  • Personalized customer service for seamless transitions into new opportunities.
  • Quick and efficient management of facility staffing needs.
  • Placing the right doctors in the right place just when they are needed most.