Locums - General Surgeon opportunity in western Kentucky
Updated 11/15/25
Kentucky, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Locums - A well-respected hospital system in western Kentucky has an ongoing need for a General Surgeon to assist with 24-hour call coverage.
- Board Certified General Surgeon (ABOS)
- Start November 2025- ongoing (approximately 1 week per month beginning in January 2026)
- 24-hr call coverage (7a-7a) for hospital and ED surgical consults
- Current Coverage Dates: 11/8-11/16, 11/24-11/28, 12/8-12/14, 12/22-12/28
- Average 1-3 surgical cases/day and 2-4 consults/day
- All ages (Pediatric cases limited to appendectomy, skin, and soft tissue at physician's discretion)
- Procedures required: General surgical cases (adult and minor trauma), Central line insertion, Chest tube insertion, Vascular access devices, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Colon/small bowel procedures
- Robotics available for certified providers; May assist with ICU patient care as needed
- Full surgical support team including CSTs, RNFAs, and first assists
- EMR Epic
- Active KY license, DEA, BLS, and recent case logs required
- Competitive rate, travel, lodging, and malpractice covered
- Please refer to Job ID #6276
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