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Locum Surgery - Trauma Opening - Connecticut
Updated 5/21/25
06114, Connecticut, Connecticut, United States
Physician
Surgery-Trauma
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Surgery - Trauma
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: Connecticut
- Coverage required: ASAP until full time provider hired.
- Schedule: M-F 7a-4p, 3 weeknights per week 4p-7a, Sat/Sun 7a-7a call
- Credentialing Timeframe: 30–40 days
- License: An active Connecticut state license is required.
- EMR: Epic
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other Details: This is a hospital-based trauma surgery opportunity at a Level 1 trauma center with 617 beds and an annual ER volume of 80,000, where approximately 35% of ED patients are admitted. The schedule includes one week of weekday shifts (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM), three weekday night calls (4:00 PM–7:00 AM), and two 24-hour weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM next day). On-call responsibilities include three nights per week and weekend coverage. The practice uses Epic EMR and is supported by a full OR staff. The average daily trauma surgical caseload is 5, and procedures include trauma cases in adult and geriatric populations, both penetrating and blunt trauma, chest tube insertions, as well as laparoscopic appendectomies and cholecystectomies. The patient population is primarily adult and geriatric, with occasional pediatric cases. Submission requirements include Board Certification, Fellowship training, active CT license (preferred but can reconsider), ACLS, and DEA (verbal confirmation required).
- White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
- Rf: T57992
Job Responsibilities
- Perform chest tube insertions
- Conduct laparoscopic appendectomies and cholecystectomies
- Provide inpatient trauma care in a Level 1 trauma center
- Participate in weekday and weekend call coverage
- Accurately document in Epic EMR
Qualifications
- Fellowship training (required)
- Active Connecticut medical license (required; may reconsider if no local candidates)
- ACLS certification (required)
- DEA license (verbal confirmation required at name clear)
Working Hours
- Three weekday night shifts: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Two weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday): 24 hours, 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM next day
- On-call: Three nights per week and weekends
- Average trauma surgical cases per day: 5
Skills
- Skilled in laparoscopic surgical procedures
- Experienced with adult and geriatric trauma care
- Familiarity with Epic EMR
- Strong communication and collaboration within a hospital OR team
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma environment
