• Dates Needed:

  • 1 week a month ongoing for the first quarter of 2024 with the potential to extend.

• Details:

  • Required procedures:
    • Endoscopies, GI bleeds, bread and butter GS cases
  • Rural hospital, must be comfortable handling everything
  • Trauma level 3
  • EMR: Epic

• Additional Details:

  • Will the provider be required to do upper and lower scopes?
    • YES.
  • If so, will they be emergent, diagnostic, or therapeutic?
    • Emergent.
  • What kind of patient volume will the provider see while on call?
    • Consults often with ED frequently. Maybe two surgical cases.
  • What are the common trauma cases? MVA, stab wounds, etc?
    • Yes to all of these. We are the only trauma center. The nearest is over an hour away. We air lift if needed.
  • Any other PEDS procedures besides peds appendectomies?
    • Yes for peds. Emergent only for 6 years old. Younger are transferred if needed.
  • Will there be GI coverage for GI bleeds while the locums surgeon is on call?
    • No GI coverage
  • Can you confirm if it is in House call or pager only?
    • Cell phone contact and trauma alert

• Submission Requirements:

  • Board Certified Trauma Surgery - Required
  • Active OR license - Required
  • No pending malpractice cases - Required, no exceptions
  • Clean background/no malpractice - Highly Preferred
  • Self Query - NPDB at time of presentation - Required
  • ATLS - Required

• Site Requirements:

  • 4 hours of unpaid EPIC training (Testing out is an option - 2 hours)
  • OT is after 40 hours
  • Work Week is Sunday - Saturday

Job id: j-188367

Are you a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon seeking a unique locum tenens opportunity near MAPLETON, OR? We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Trauma Surgeon to cover specific weeks, one week a month throughout the first quarter of 2024, with the potential for extension.

Assignment Details:

• The locum surgeon will be responsible for a variety of procedures, including endoscopies, GI bleeds, and bread and butter GS cases in a rural hospital setting.
• This trauma level 3 facility requires the surgeon to be comfortable handling a diverse range of cases, including emergent upper and lower scopes.
• The hospital serves as the only trauma center in the area, dealing with common trauma cases such as motor vehicle accidents and stab wounds.
• Pediatric procedures, particularly emergent ones for 6-year-olds, are part of the responsibilities, with younger cases being transferred if needed.
• The surgeon will handle GI bleeds without additional GI coverage, and the call will involve cell phone contact and trauma alert.

Submission Requirements:

• Board certification in Trauma Surgery is a requirement.
• An active Oregon (OR) license is necessary for this position.
• Clean background with no pending malpractice cases is highly preferred, and a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is required.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is also a requirement.

Site Requirements:

• The site mandates 4 hours of unpaid EPIC training, with the option to test out in 2 hours.
• Overtime is applicable after 40 hours, and the workweek is scheduled from Sunday to Saturday.

If you are a skilled Trauma Surgeon ready to contribute to patient care on a part-time locum basis, please consider this exciting opportunity. Reference job id j-188367 and join our team in providing essential healthcare services. Your expertise is valued, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.