🚨 Locum Plastic Surgeon Opportunity 🚨 📍 Lansing, Michigan
Job at a glance
Job description
A high-impact locum opportunity is available for a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to provide 24-hour trauma call coverage at a busy hospital serving a large patient population. This role is ideal for surgeons with experience in hand trauma and reconstructive procedures who are comfortable responding to emergency cases.
✨ Position Highlights
👨⚕️ Specialty: Plastic Surgery
📍 Location: Lansing, MI
📅 Start Date: May 2026 (ASAP coverage needed)
📆 Assignment Length: Through December 2026
👨⚕️ Providers Needed: 1
⏰ Shift Type: 24-Hour On-Call
🕒 Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
🏥 Practice Setting: Level I Trauma Center
👥 Patient Population: Ages 15+ (Adolescent to Geriatric)
🩺 Clinical Responsibilities
✔ Provide 24-hour trauma call coverage for plastic and hand-related cases
✔ Perform traumatic hand reconstruction and repair procedures
✔ Manage facial laceration repairs and soft tissue injuries
✔ Perform skin grafts, flap procedures, and scar revisions
✔ Provide minor burn care when needed
✔ Respond in person when surgical intervention is required
📊 Case Volume
• Approximately 1 surgical case per month on average
• Summer months: Around 3 cases per month
• Emergency Department sees approximately 90,000 visits annually
🏥 Clinic & Support
• Trauma Clinic support available
• Clinic Hours: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Strong multidisciplinary trauma team
✈ Travel Coverage
• Flight reimbursement
• Hotel accommodations
• Mileage or car rental reimbursement
📋 Requirements
✔ Board Certified in Plastic Surgery (within 5 years of training)
✔ Active Michigan Medical License (must be full license)
✔ NPDB Self-Query within 30 days
✔ BLS & ACLS preferred
✔ Must be comfortable with hand trauma and reconstructive procedures
📩 Interested in learning more?
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