Locum Tenens Opportunity: Surgery - General, Surgery - Trauma

• Specialties: Surgery - General, Surgery - Trauma


• Department:


• Start Date: 07-08-2024


• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search


• End Date: Ongoing


• Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, 4th of July


• Providers Requested: 2


• Provider Title: Physician


• Provider Type: Locum Tenens


• Request Type: Locum Tenens


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only


• EMR System: Epic


• Will Facility Accept Multiple Providers?: Yes


• Practice Setting: Inpatient


• Is Both Inpatient and Outpatient Required?: No


• Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: No


• Admissions Required?: Yes


• Are temporary privileges available?: No


• Is Hospital Stroke Certified?: Yes


• Patients Per Shift: Varies


• Bed In Department: --


• Rounding: N/A


• Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified?: Yes


• Fellowship: Required


• Minimum Board Certification: Eligible


• What is the license requirement to bid?: Licensed in MO only


• ABLS: Yes


• ACLS: No


• Will you reimburse Vendor for costs associated with licensing Provider?: No


• ATLS: Yes


• BLS: No


• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe (Days): 90 days (can expedite if needed)


• PALS: No

EMR System: Epic
Coverage Type: No Call
Practice Setting: Inpatient

Description/Other Details:

• Schedule: 3-5 day stretch over a weekend once a month


• Thanks! 4-8 shifts/month.


• Provider will cover all trauma and emergency general surgery. Does NOT cover ICU. No trainees. All subspecialty support needed for consults.


• Busy Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 1 STEMI center, with approximately 2000 activations annually, ~80K ED visits. 30 ORs with 1 blocked trauma OR, second if needed, and a designated EGS room.

Job ID: j-213578

This locum tenens opportunity for Surgeons specializing in General and Trauma surgery near FORISTELL MO presents an essential role in providing critical surgical care. With a focus on inpatient coverage and a manageable schedule, this position offers a rewarding experience for physicians seeking to make an impact in emergency surgical settings.

Ideal candidates will possess board certification and fellowship training in the relevant specialties, along with certifications in ABLS and ATLS. Licensed in Missouri, physicians in this role will cover all trauma and emergency general surgeries in a busy Level 2 Trauma Center.

With a flexible schedule of 4-8 shifts per month, including 3-5 day stretches over weekends, this position allows for a balanced work-life arrangement while serving a high-volume patient population.

If you're a dedicated surgeon with expertise in trauma and emergency general surgery, apply now and join our team!