Surgery - General Physician

We areseeking a Board Certified Vascular Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage inWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This opportunity offers a diverse mix of clinic,operating room, inpatient rounding, and call responsibilities while caring forour nation's Veterans.

• Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Operating Room Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 8.5-hour weekday clinical and surgical shifts
• Shared call coverage required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Maximum of 1,200 call hours annually
• On-call response requirements:
• Available by phone within 15 minutes
• On-site within 60 minutes when called in

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with vascular disorders.
• Perform outpatient consultations, inpatient evaluations, and vascular surgical procedures.
• Provide preoperative, operative, and postoperative patient care.
• Manage patients throughout the continuum of care, including admissions and discharges.
• Review daily consults and upcoming surgical cases.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing and treatment plans.
• Provide post-procedure follow-up and manage complications.
• Consult with referring providers regarding appropriate surgical management.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options and postoperative care.
• Complete accurate and timely medical documentation.

• Peripheral arterial disease
• Carotid artery disease
• Aortic and peripheral aneurysms
• Venous disease
• Dialysis access procedures
• Endocrine surgery within scope of practice
• Surgical oncology support
• Peripheral vascular trauma (excluding intracranial and cardiac vascular procedures)

• MD or DO
• Board Certified in Vascular Surgery
• Current unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Active DEA registration
• National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Clear Office of Inspector General (OIG) status

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