Surgery - General Physician

Location: A city located in the western part of the state of Kentucky known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and recreational opportunities. 140 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee! Facility: Hospital serving as a regional referral center for a wide geographic region, including more than a dozen counties in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. This Hospital offers an extensive array of medical specialties and technologies typically found in much larger urban settings. Opportunity: Looking to add to their General Surgeon locum coverage pool. Coverage Details: 1 week/month beginning Q4 of this year Practice Setting: Hospital based coverage only Schedule: 24 hour shifts for EMTALA call coverage (7am - 7am) Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day: 1-3 surgical cases for surgeon on call and 2-4 consults per day EMR: EPIC Number of Operating Rooms: 12 Number of General Surgeons in Practice: 3 Description of OR Staff: CSTs, RNFAs, First Assists available well rounded and seasoned OR staff Patient Age Demographic: Peds to Geriatrics, Peds could be at discretion of physician and peds is typically only appe, skin and soft tissue Robotics available for those certified Required Procedures: General Surgical Cases ADULT General Surgical Cases TRAUMA (minimal) Central Line Insertion Chest Tube Insertion Vascular Access Devices Cholecystectomy Hernioplasty Colon/Small Bowel Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Location: Paducah, KY, US

Posted Date: 6/16/2025