Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Anderson, IN

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

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-43674
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Anderson, IN 
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
• Call Schedule: Thu 7:00 AM – Mon 7:00 AM
  • Every week or every other week basis
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:4
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Call coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

• Average Daily Volume: 8 patients/day
• Admissions: Hospitalist Admit
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: 3

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: RNs: 4, Office Staff: 1

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

• Required:
  • General Surgery (Adult, Trauma)
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Central line insertion
• Preferred:
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication, D&C, Hysterectomy, Liver surgery)
  • GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)
  • Minor Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Ventilation management
  • 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)

• BC required (Board Eligible)
• Licensed in IN
• BLS, ATLS
• NPDB Report
• Local (drivable) preferred

• Provide general surgery call coverage for inpatient cases during weekends (Thursday 7:00 AM to Monday 7:00 AM).
• Respond to emergency surgical consultations and perform necessary procedures.
• Manage trauma and acute surgical patients, including chest tube and central line insertions.
• Coordinate with hospitalist team for admissions and rounding on surgical patients.
• Maintain compliance with hospital protocols and documentation in Epic EMR.