Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Beckley, WV

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Beckley, WV
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-37926
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Beckley, WV 25801
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Sat, Sep 26 (7a – 7a); Sun, Sep 27 (7a – 7a)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: varies
• Call Response Time: 30 min
• Reason for Coverage: Unexpected circumstances
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging covered (corp rate at Best Western Plus Inn, Beckley, WV), malpractice insurance covered by vendor

• Sat, Sep 26, 2026 (7a – 7a)
• Sun, Sep 27, 2026 (7a – 7a)

• Patient Demographics: 100% adult
• Average Daily Volume: Varies
• Admissions: Varies
• Rounding: Both (provider's patients only)
• Phone Consults: Limited
• Case Mix: Trauma, General Surgery

• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: MediTech

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 2-7 days for IMLC

• Required:
  • Adult
  • Trauma
  • Chest wall/pleural procedures
  • Breast surgery
  • Obstetric & gynecologic surgery (Cesarean section, D&C, Hysterectomy)
  • Liver surgery
  • GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)
  • Minor Orthopedics (Hand Surgery)
  • Ventilation management
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Central line insertion
  • PA Catheter placement
  • Laser certification
  • Vascular Surgery (Aneurysm repairs, Thoracic, Abdominal, Arterial bypass, Peripheral, Vascular access devices, AV shunt)
  • Plastic Surgery (Artesias, Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary, Abdominal wall defects, Gastroschisis, Umbilical defects, Hernia, Omphalocele, Diaphragmatic hernia, Imperforate anus, PDA ligation)
• Preferred:
  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric
  • Neonate
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication)
  • Head/neck surgery (including thyroid)

• Board: BC preferred (Eligible)
• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC) or WV license
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
• Fellowship: Preferred

• Provide general surgery and trauma call coverage for the hospital.
• Perform emergency surgeries and procedures as required.
• Manage inpatient surgical care, including rounding on own patients.
• Perform necessary procedures such as chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and other listed surgical skills.
• Collaborate with hospitalist and ER teams for patient management and phone consults.