Are you a skilled and certified General Surgeon looking for a locum tenens position? An exciting opportunity near Wausau, WI, is now open, offering both inpatient and outpatient care. This ongoing position starts in December 2024 and requires call coverage with variable scheduling. Below are the details for this rewarding locum tenens role:

Assignment Highlights

• Position Type: Locum Tenens, General Surgery


• Location: Near Wausau, Wisconsin


• Start Date: December 2, 2024


• Duration: Ongoing, with coverage needed approximately 11 days per month (consecutive days preferred)


• Coverage Type: 24-hour call with response time within 30 minutes

Practice Setting

• Inpatient and Outpatient: Both inpatient and outpatient care is required


• Call Schedule: 1:3 call ratio with beeper; average response time within 30 minutes

Facility and Support Details

• Admissions Required: Yes, provider will handle admissions


• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic system in use


• Support Staff: RN and other office staff available as needed; no supervision of advanced practice providers required

Required Qualifications

• Board Certification: General Surgery board certification is required; a fellowship is preferred


• Licensing: Must have a Wisconsin medical license or be eligible through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • ACLS and BLS are required
  
  
  • Additional Skills: Expertise in laparoscopic surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, GI endoscopy, and minor orthopedic procedures
  
  
  
  

Surgical Skills and Procedures

• Required: Proficiency in general surgery and various specialized procedures, including:
  
  
  
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  
  
  • Appendectomy and cholecystectomy
  
  
  • Hernia repairs and fundoplication
  
  
  • Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
  
  
  • Minor orthopedics and vascular surgery
  
  
  • Obstetric, gynecologic, thoracic, and abdominal surgeries
  
  
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling: Coverage for major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas


• Temporary Privileges Available: Streamlined credentialing to begin within 90 days


• Vendor-Supplied Insurance: Comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage provided

Lodging and Travel

• Nearest Airport: Convenient travel to the area through Rhinelander, WI, airport


• Lodging Recommendations: Options available for extended stay include Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and American Inn

If you’re interested in learning more about this locum tenens opportunity near Wausau, Wisconsin, and you are ready to make a difference in this rewarding role, apply today using Job ID #j-254432.