Surgery - General Physician
Paducah, KY, 42001, USA
- Healthcare
- General Surgeon
- Locum Tenens
- Hospital Surgery
This locum tenens role is for a Board-Certified General Surgeon providing 24-hour hospital call coverage at a regional hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. The position involves managing a steady surgical caseload including adult general surgery, basic trauma, and various procedures such as cholecystectomy and hernioplasty, supported by a full surgical team and access to robotic surgery. Candidates must hold active licensure, be credentialed, and preferably have COVID vaccination for expedited credentialing.
Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Only
Start Date: Upon completion of credentialing
Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7 AM 7 AM)
Call Only No Clinic
A regional hospital in Paducah, KY, is expanding its general surgery coverage pool and seeks a Board-Certified General Surgeon for 24-hour hospital call shifts. This role offers a steady but manageable caseload, full surgical support, and the option to utilize robotics for those certified.
Case Volume & Scope:Surgical Cases: 1 3/day
Consults: 2 4/day
Patient Population: Pediatric to Geriatric (pediatric cases are minimal and discretionary)
Trauma: Minimal trauma cases required
Adult General Surgery
Basic Trauma Surgery
Central Line & Chest Tube Insertion
Vascular Access Device Placement
Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Colon & Small Bowel Surgery
ORs: 12 fully equipped rooms
Support Staff: CSTs, RNFAs, First Assists seasoned and well-rounded team
EMR: EPIC
Robotics: Available for credentialed providers
Board Certified (ABOS)Required
Active KY License or IMLC Compact LicenseRequired
COVID Vaccination Preferred
Clean Background Preferred for faster credentialing




