General Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: General Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Wilson, NC
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Call Schedule: 24-hour call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: By phone within 15 minutes, In person within 45 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor
  

• Avg. Daily Volume: 4
  
• Admissions: 4
  
• Rounding: Yes, Unassigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: 4
  

• EMR System: MediTech
  

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

• Required
  

  • General Surgery (Adult)
    
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty)
    
  • Breast surgery
    
  • GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)
    
  • Minor Orthopedics
    
  • Chest tube insertion
    
  • Vascular Surgery (Vascular access devices)
    

• Board: Board Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in NC
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  

• Provide on-call coverage for general surgery emergencies and consults
  
• Perform general surgical procedures including laparoscopic, GI endoscopy, and other required skills
  
• Manage inpatient surgical patients, including rounding and admissions
  
• Participate in emergency surgery call, responding within required timeframes
  
• Document overtime and callback with notes as preferred