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Surgery - General Physician

Lancesoft INC

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

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Job description

Locum Tenens Opportunity: General Surgery

Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Only
Start Date: Upon completion of credentialing
Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7 AM 7 AM)
Call Only No Clinic

Position Overview:

A regional hospital in Paducah, KY, is expanding its general surgery coverage pool and seeks a Board-Certified General Surgeon for 24-hour hospital call shifts. This role offers a steady but manageable caseload, full surgical support, and the option to utilize robotics for those certified.

Case Volume & Scope:

  • Surgical Cases: 1 3/day

  • Consults: 2 4/day

  • Patient Population: Pediatric to Geriatric (pediatric cases are minimal and discretionary)

  • Trauma: Minimal trauma cases required

Required Procedures:

  • Adult General Surgery

  • Basic Trauma Surgery

  • Central Line & Chest Tube Insertion

  • Vascular Access Device Placement

  • Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Colon & Small Bowel Surgery

Facility & Support:

  • ORs: 12 fully equipped rooms

  • Support Staff: CSTs, RNFAs, First Assists seasoned and well-rounded team

  • EMR: EPIC

  • Robotics: Available for credentialed providers

Candidate Requirements:

  • Board Certified (ABOS) Required

  • Active KY License or IMLC Compact License Required

  • COVID Vaccination Preferred

  • Clean Background Preferred for faster credentialing