General Surgeon
Updated 11/04/25
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Paducah, KY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Nov 8, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Shifts needed to be filled in:
- Nov 8-16, 24-28
- Dec 8-14, 22-28
- Ongoing; 1 week/month (Jan 2026 onwards)
• Call Schedule: 24-hrs; 7a-7a
• Call Coverage: EMTALA
• Phone Consults: 2-4
• Surgical Cases per day: 1-3
• Patient Demographics: Peds to Geriatrics
• Gen Surgeons in Practice: 3
• Support Staff: CST, RNFAs, First Assists
• Procedures:
- C-Lines, Chest Tube Insertion
- Vascular Access Devices
- Cholecystectomy, Herniopasty
- Colon/Small Bowel
- Peds: Appe, Skin, Soft Tissue
• No of ORs: 12
• EMR: Epic
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active KY License
• BC
• COVID Vaccination
• Clean Record (highly preferred)
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