Near Myrtle Beach! Locum Trauma Surgeon Needed to Assist with Night Coverage
Southlake, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Trauma
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location South Carolina, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/03/24

Assignment Details:

  • Inpatient Schedule: Coverage is required from 5 pm to 7 am for Trauma and General Surgery.
  • Responsibilities: The physician will provide in-house nightly coverage for Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery services. They will also cover ER overnight for trauma and general surgery.
  • Coverage Model: The typical coverage schedule is as follows:
    • Monday: 5 pm to Tuesday 7 am
    • Tuesday: 5 pm to Wednesday 7 am
    • Wednesday: 5 pm to Thursday 7 am
    • Thursday: 5 pm to Friday 7 am
    • OFF Friday night
    • 24-hour call coverage Saturday 7 am to Sunday 7 am (Physician will “clean up” from call Sunday morning, usually wrapping up around noon).
    • 24-hour backup call Sunday 7 am to Monday 7 am.
  • Requirements:
    • Must be comfortable working in a busy trauma center and large, fast-paced facility.
    • Required procedures include handling predominantly blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, emergent general surgery procedures, and some ICU bedside procedures such as tracheotomy, PEG tube, chest tube, etc.
    • Experience with adult and pediatric trauma.
  • EMR System: EPIC

Qualifications:

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Surgical Critical Care AND General Surgery.
  • Licensed in South Carolina (SC Medical License), SC Controlled Substance License, and permanently registered DEA in SC.
  • Active Controlled Substance Registration.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should reach submit their current CV and contact information.

We look forward to welcoming a skilled trauma surgeon to our team!