Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Wilson, NC

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other

Location:

Wilson, NC

Employer:

HPA Healthcare

Pay:

Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration:

2 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with HPA Healthcare to find a qualified General Surgery MD in Wilson, North Carolina, 27893!

Position Overview

HPA Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon for urgent locum tenens call coverage in Wilson, North Carolina. The assignment offers 24-hour beeper call with no scheduled outpatient clinic responsibilities. The physician will provide emergency general surgery consultations, inpatient rounding, admissions, and procedures. Initial coverage is needed November 26–30, with potential additional shifts through late December. Assignment Highlights

$3,000 per regular 24-hour call shift

Proposed holiday compensation of $3,900 per applicable 24-hour shift

First 2 qualifying callback hours included in each call shift

Additional qualifying callback paid at $275/hour after the first 2 hours

24-hour beeper call, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

Initial Thanksgiving weekend coverage

Potential ongoing coverage through December

Approximately 4 phone consultations, 4 patients evaluated, and 4 admissions per 24 hours

Phone response within 15 minutes

Onsite response within 45 minutes

No scheduled outpatient clinic

General Surgery and laparoscopic procedures required

GI endoscopy experience highly preferred

MediTech EMR

Active North Carolina license required

Expedited credentialing, approximately 3–4 days

Travel and housing reimbursement subject to approved limits

Responsibilities

Provide emergency general surgery consultation and coverage.

Perform inpatient rounding and manage unassigned surgical patients.

Evaluate and admit patients requiring surgical management.

Perform laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repair.

Perform breast surgery and other required general surgery procedures.

Provide chest tube insertion and other appropriate inpatient interventions.

Respond promptly to hospital call requests.

Document patient care in MediTech.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in General Surgery

Active, unrestricted North Carolina license

Clean professional and malpractice background

ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications, as requested

Proficiency in adult general surgery

Laparoscopic surgical experience

Ability to meet 15-minute telephone and 45-minute onsite response requirements

GI endoscopy experience highly preferred

Availability for the initial November dates

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