Physician / Surgery - General / Massachusetts / Locum Tenens / Locums Surgery - General Job in Massachusetts Job
Holyoke, MA, 01040, USA
- Healthcare
- General Surgeon
- Locum Tenens
- Surgery
This locum tenens position seeks a board-certified General Surgeon licensed in Massachusetts to provide call-only coverage near Holyoke, MA, focusing on unassigned and Emergency Department patients. The role involves managing admissions, performing general surgery (excluding endoscopy), and consulting on inpatients, with shifts lasting 24 hours. Basic Life Support certification is required and the position offers flexible holiday observance and an inpatient hospital practice setting.
- Specialty: Surgery - General
- Department: General Surgery
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: Ongoing
- Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
- Providers Requested: 1 Physician
- Provider Type: Physician
- Request Type: Locum Tenens
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- EMR System: Cerner
- Practice Setting: Inpatient
- Board Certification Requirement: Yes
- Minimum Board Certification: Certified
- License Requirement: Licensed in MA only
- Certifications Required: BLS
Are you a skilled General Surgeon seeking a flexible locum tenens opportunity near HOLYOKE MA? Here's what you need to know about this position:
- Start Date: Immediate start, with ongoing coverage needed.
- Holidays: Enjoy the flexibility to observe holidays, including New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Coverage Type: This role involves call-only coverage, focusing on handling admissions and consultations for unassigned or Emergency Department (ED) patients.
- Admissions: Admissions are required, providing the opportunity to manage a diverse range of surgical cases.
- Patient Load: Expect to handle approximately 4 patients per shift, focusing on acute surgical care.
- Call Details: This is a 24-hour shift from 7 am to 7 am the next day. General Surgeons will be covering their own patients, and this coverage is specifically for unassigned or ED patients.
- Call Type: You will receive calls via beeper for unassigned ED patients and may need to consult on inpatients as necessary.
- Consultation: While fully supported by hospitalist and ICU attending coverage, you may need to consult on inpatients when required.
- Surgical Scope: This position involves surgery only, without endoscopy procedures.
- License Requirement: A valid Massachusetts medical license is required for consideration.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Joining our General Surgery department near HOLYOKE MA offers you the opportunity to provide high-quality surgical care in a supportive environment.
If you are an experienced General Surgeon seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Job ID: j-209783
Experience the satisfaction of making a positive impact on patient outcomes while advancing your career in general surgery. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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