Surgery - General Physician
Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, USA
- Healthcare
- general surgeon locum tenens
- laparoscopic surgery
- outpatient surgical clinic
Locum tenens General Surgeon position in an outpatient clinic in Rutherfordton, NC, providing general and laparoscopic surgical care for adult and pediatric patients. Duties include performing procedures such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, and Nissen fundoplications, managing up to five patient encounters per shift, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a trauma-level environment. Position offers immediate start, flexible scheduling, malpractice coverage, stipend options for housing/travel, and credentialing support.
Join our team at a top-tier healthcare facility for a rewarding surgical role. This is a Locum Tenens opportunity where you will encounter diverse patient populations and perform various general surgeries. We offer an immediate start with ongoing assignments in a bustling outpatient clinical setting, giving you a broad array of experiences and the ability to make a significant impact.
Key Details- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Outpatient Clinic
- Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Patient Population: Adult / Pediatric
- Location: Rutherfordton, NC
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
- Provide surgical care by executing a range of procedures including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernioplasties, and Nissen fundoplications.
- Manage up to five patient encounters per shift with a focus on both adult and pediatric care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure top-quality patient care.
- Achieve and maintain strong compliance with trauma level 1 facility standards.
- Board Certification Eligible
- Required Certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS
- General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery experience required
- Not open to IMLC candidates
- Monday through Friday
- Typical day shift hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Proficient in general and laparoscopic surgical procedures
- Capable of handling diverse surgical situations with both adult and pediatric patients
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities to provide excellent care in a high-trauma environment
This role is essential in providing comprehensive surgical care to our patients. Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional medical outcomes in a supportive and dynamic setting. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our professional team.




