Locum Tenens Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Needed ASAP - Ongoing (Near Engelhard, NC) (j-152729) Are you a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive experience in trauma surgery seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in a dynamic healthcare setting near Engelhard, North Carolina? We are actively searching for a skilled and experienced physician to join our team and provide ongoing support for our reconstructive surgery needs. This locum tenens position offers a focused inpatient schedule with strong support from specialists, allowing you to utilize your expertise in complex trauma cases. Why You'll Thrive Here: Immediate Start Date: Begin your assignment as soon as possible following credentialing and contribute to the successful care of patients with complex reconstructive needs. Focus on Reconstructive Trauma: Utilize your expertise in reconstructive surgery, focusing on complex trauma cases involving the face, upper and lower extremities, and hands. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of specialists (trauma, neurosurgery, general surgery, etc.) within a supportive environment. Advanced Technology: Utilize the Epic electronic medical records system to ensure efficient documentation and communication. Predictable Schedule: Enjoy a well-defined inpatient schedule with no ICU duties or code response requirements, allowing for focused attention on patient care. What You'll Do: Perform complex facial trauma reconstruction, addressing both soft tissue and skeletal injuries (full face, upper and mid face, mandible, cranial defects) for adult and pediatric patients. Manage complex upper extremity trauma with a focus on both soft tissue (tendons, peripheral nerves, vessels below the elbow, and burns) and skeletal reconstruction for adults and children. Provide complex lower extremity soft tissue reconstruction for patients of all ages. Utilize your general plastic and reconstructive surgery skills for breast and body procedures as needed. Collaborate with other specialists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with complex reconstructive needs. Document all patient interactions, diagnoses, treatment plans, and interventions thoroughly and efficiently within the Epic electronic medical records system. Who You Are: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with current board certification in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Current and active license to practice medicine in North Carolina (only). Active privileges and call experience at a Level 2 or 1 trauma designated hospital (required). A demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative and team-oriented environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities to manage complex reconstructive trauma cases. Join a Team Committed to Trauma Excellence: We are passionate about providing exceptional care to patients with complex reconstructive needs and fostering a supportive environment for our healthcare professionals. If you're a skilled and experienced reconstructive plastic surgeon seeking a locum tenens opportunity with a focus on trauma surgery, strong team support, and a predictable schedule, we encourage you to apply! Additional Notes: This locum tenens position requires a focused inpatient schedule, working weekends (Friday through Monday) with strong support from specialists in other surgical fields. We are particularly interested in candidates with extensive experience in complex reconstructive trauma surgery, especially of the upper and lower extremities, hands, and craniofacial region. We understand the importance of schedule flexibility and work-life balance. This locum tenens opportunity allows you to dedicate your expertise to complex reconstructive cases during your scheduled shifts.
