JOB OVERVIEW - Profession: Physician
- Specialty: General Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Newport News, VA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Aug 03, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
- Shift Schedule: 24-Hour Call
- Call Type: Beeper/Phone Call
- Call Ratio: N/A
- Reason for Coverage: Physician on leave
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION - Patient Demographics: Adult
- Average Daily Volume: 3-4 patients per day
- Case Mix: General Surgery (excluding bariatric)
FACILITY INFORMATION - Trauma Level: N/A
- EMR System: Epic
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE - Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 1 month (temp privileges available)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES General surgery procedures (excluding bariatric).
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Board: BC in General Surgery (Required)
- Licenses: Active VA license (Required)
- Certifications: ACLS (Required)
- AOther Qualifications: Clean background, no malpractice/license issues. Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days.
Duties & Responsibilities - Provide inpatient general surgery care, including consultations and management.
- Perform surgical procedures as needed (excluding bariatric).
- Manage post-operative care and follow-up.
- Participate in beeper/phone call coverage for surgical emergencies.
- Document patient encounters and procedures in Epic EMR.
