Surgery - General Physician

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