General Surgeon Locum Opportunity – Pendleton, OR | High-Earning Potential + Full Travel Covered

Are you a skilled General Surgeon seeking a rewarding locum opportunity in the beautiful Pacific Northwest? A well-established acute care hospital in Pendleton, OR is seeking Board-Certified General Surgeon for a long-term locum assignment (up to 1 year) with a structured block schedule and strong support staff.

Enjoy a balanced mix of clinic, OR, and call coverage while practicing in a welcoming community setting with comprehensive support

💼 Position Overview

• Setting: Acute Care Hospital + Outpatient Clinic

• Coverage Need: Up to 1 year

• Schedule: 7–10 day block schedule

• Clinic: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Call: 24-hour call while on assignment (5:30 AM – 5:30 AM)

• Start Date: ASAP upon credentialing (temporary privileges available)

• Providers on Site: 1 General Surgeon at a time

• EMR: Meditech (hospital) & eClinicalWorks (clinic)

• Reason for Coverage: Retirement

🏥 Practice Details

• ~500 surgeries annually (≈10/week)

• 75% outpatient procedures

• ~2 inpatient admissions per week

• 14–16 clinic patients per day

• OR block time throughout the week

• Full hospital and clinic support staff

• Must respond to ED traumas

• Physicians are expected to practice as integrated members of the medical staff

🔧 Required Procedures

• Diagnostic & Screening Colonoscopies

• Cholecystectomy

• Hernia Repair (with mesh)

• Diagnostic EGD

• Appendectomy

• Hemorrhoidectomy

• Breast Excision

• Abdominal Wall Repair (synthetic substitute)

• Skin Excision

✈️ Travel & Lodging

• Complimentary travel and lodging provided

📋 Requirements

• Board Certified

• Active Oregon License
  (May/June start accepted if OR license is in process)

• Residency/Fellowship

• ACLS, BLS, DEA

• NPDB Self-Query (dated within 30 days)

• Clean Malpractice History

🌲 Why Pendleton?

Enjoy small-town charm, stunning landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a close-knit medical community — all while earning premium locum rates with full travel coverage.

If you’re looking for consistent block scheduling, strong earning potential, and a supportive clinical environment, this is an exceptional long-term locum opportunity.

Let’s connect to discuss availability and details.