Physician / Surgery - General / Washington / Locum tenens / Locums General Surgery Need in Washington Job
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Not Specified, WA, USA
Not Specified, WA, USA
- Healthcare
- general surgeon
- locum tenens
- Washington surgery job
A locum tenens general surgeon is needed in Washington to cover 7-day on/off shifts handling trauma level 3 inpatient cases primarily involving urgent general surgery procedures like gallbladder, appendix, and hernia surgeries. The role involves rounding on patients, responding to trauma activations, and collaborating with support staff using EMR systems. Board certification, active WA license, and preferably fellowship training are required for this position.
Coverage Needed ASAP-Ongoing 2 Providers Requested Schedule 7 days on / 7 days off schedule shift 1 Shift is 6am-4pm 1 Shift is 12pm-10pm Clinical Details Trauma Level 3 Inpatient Patients per shift: 20- Beds in Department General Surgery procedures including colorectal and small bowel limited to ED and inpatient - no elective surgeries; approximate mix historically - Gallbladder 45%, Appendix 23%, Incision and Drainage 13%, Exploratory Lap 8%, Hernia 5%, other 11% (no upper/lower scopes - GI service takes covers) May include patients in the ICU but also includes patients in the Med/surg or who present to the ED and operated on and then discharged Will see Pediatric patients for appendectomies Rounding on General Surgery patients/General Surgeons respond to full trauma activations (94 in 2019) Requirements Board Certified/Eligible BLS Active WA License Fellowship Preferred Support Staff 2 MAs 2 Office staff EMR Epic




