Opportunity Overview
A 21-bed critical access hospital is seeking a General Surgery Physician for a 26-week locum tenens assignment. The provider will support both inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency department coverage, admissions, and clinic follow-ups.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Practice Setting: Hospital and outpatient clinic
Hospital Size: 21 beds
Patient Population: Adults
Average Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patients per day
EMR: Epic
Team Support: Provider will not work alone.
Clinic Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Schedule & Coverage
Coverage Need: 5 shifts per week, plus 24-hour call.
Call: 24-hour call, primarily for Emergency Department coverage.
Expected Onsite/Callback Time: Approximately 8 hours per 24-hour call shift.
Clinic Support: Assist with clinic follow-ups and other patient needs as required.
Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week.
Call Coverage: Weekend 24-hour call coverage is included.
Clinical Details
Provide general surgery services in a critical access hospital.
Manage emergency department surgical consultations and admissions.
Provide inpatient and outpatient surgical care.
Assist with clinic follow-ups as needed.
Perform colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.
Must be comfortable performing both colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures.
Provide surgical services consistent with the requested hospital privileges.
Requirements
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery.
Active Oregon medical license must be in hand at the time of presentation.
ACLS certification required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Documentation of surgical services representative of the requested privileges and scope of practice within the previous 24 months.
Physicians who completed training within the previous year must provide a training log.
Credentialing: Not specified.
