Surgery - General Physician
Not Specified, KY, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- general surgeon
- laparoscopic surgery
- dialysis catheter placement
A board-certified general surgeon providing inpatient surgical care with expertise in a variety of procedures including laparoscopic surgery, dialysis catheter placements, and emergency interventions. The role involves responding promptly to beeper calls, performing routine and complex surgeries, and managing patient rounding within a hospital setting. This locum position offers travel and lodging support with temporary privileges and requires current licensure and certifications.
- Start Date: June 1, 2025
End Date: Ongoing
Coverage Type:Call Only
Call Schedule: Beeper call; response time within 30 minutes
Phone Consults: 6 8 per 24-hour shift
Patients Seen: /day
Practice Setting: Inpatient only
EMR: MediTech
Bread and Butter General Surgery
Must be able to perform tunneled dialysis catheter placements
Laparoscopic surgery, Chest tube insertion, Central line insertion, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, endoscopy, and more
Rounding required
Board Certification required
Must hold an active KY license or IMLC
ACLS & BLS required
Estimated credentialing time: 4 6 weeks
Temporary privileges available
Travel and lodging covered
If you re a board-certified general surgeon with current case logs and experience in dialysis catheter placement, this is an excellent ongoing locum opportunity in a fully supported hospital setting.




