General Surgeon

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JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: L-MD-70260 Profession: Physician Specialty: General Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Wilson, NC 27893 Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 Shift Schedule: 7a – 7a (24-hour shifts) On-Call Shift Schedule: Nov 26 – Nov 30, 7a – 7a (24-hour call) Call Type: Beeper Call Response Time: By phone within 15 minutes, In person within 45 minutes Reason for Coverage: Call Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided by Vendor PATIENT INFORMATION Admissions: 4 Rounding: Unassigned Patients Phone Consults: 4 FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: MediTech PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required: General Surgery Adult Laparoscopic Surgery (not specified below) Appendectomy Cholecystectomy Hernioplasty Breast surgery Minor Orthopedics Chest tube insertion Vascular Surgery Vascular access devices Hernia Preferred: Pediatric Trauma Nissen Fundoplication Head/neck surgery (including thyroid) Chest wall/pleural procedures GI endoscopy Upper Lower Sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy Hand Surgery Central line insertion PA Catheter placement Laser certification Plastic Surgery Abdominal wall defects Gastroschisis Umbilical defects Omphalocele Diaphragmatic hernia Imperforate anus PDA ligation JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Certified Licenses: Licensed in NC Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS Fellowship: Required Duties & Responsibilities Provide general surgery coverage for inpatient consultations and emergency cases Perform emergency surgical procedures including trauma and acute care surgery Manage unassigned patient rounds and admissions Provide on-call coverage for surgical emergencies with 15-minute phone response and 45-minute in-person response Perform required surgical procedures including laparoscopic surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and vascular access procedures