Locums General Surgery Hazard, KY (KY License or IMLC) Why This Role Ongoing general surgery call coverage Multiple extended coverage blocks available Temporary privileges available Level IV trauma environment APP and office support provided Assignment Details Location: Hazard, Kentucky Start Date: October 23, 2026 End Date: Ongoing Coverage Type: Call only Call Type: Beeper call Response Time: 30 minutes Setting: Inpatient EMR: MediTech Credentialing: Approximately 30 days Temporary Privileges: Available Patient Volume: Approximately 10 Äì15 patients per shift Estimated Call Activity: Approximately 10 phone consultations and 10 patients seen Callback Rate: Approximately 20% APP Supervision: Required Coverage Dates October 23 at 7:00 AM ÄìOctober 26 at 7:00 AM October 29 at 7:00 AM ÄìNovember 2 at 7:00 AM November 26 at 7:00 AM ÄìNovember 30 at 7:00 AM December 24 at 7:00 AM ÄìJanuary 3 at 7:00 AM Additional ongoing dates may become available Requirements Board-certified General Surgeon Active Kentucky medical license or IMLC eligibility Active BLS and ACLS certifications Experience providing adult, pediatric, neonatal, and trauma surgery Ability to perform independently while supervising an APP Experience with emergency general surgery, including: Bowel resections Perforations Incision and drainage of abscesses Wound care Trauma cases Laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and Nissen fundoplication Head and neck, breast, chest wall, pleural, liver, vascular, and plastic surgery Upper and lower GI endoscopy, including colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy Chest tube, central line, PA catheter, and vascular-access placement Ventilator management Laser certification Required OB/GYN procedures, including cesarean section, D&C, and hysterectomy Required pediatric surgical capabilities, including congenital and abdominal-wall conditions Clinical Details 99-bed hospital Level IV trauma designation Coverage for assigned patients Support includes one APP and one office staff member No resident or teaching responsibilities
