JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-98432
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: General Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Walla Walla, WA 99362
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 18, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a – 7a) as per specific dates listed
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Night call (included in shift)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: TBD
  
• Call Response Time: 20 Mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Provided by Vendor
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026
  
• Dec 04, 2026 – Dec 09, 2026
  
• Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026
  
• Jan 03, 2027 – Jan 08, 2027
  
• Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
  
• Feb 02, 2027 – Feb 07, 2027
  
• Feb 17, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027
  
• Mar 04, 2027 – Mar 09, 2027
  
• Mar 19, 2027 – Mar 24, 2027
  

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 7 patients/day
  
• Admissions: TBD
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Phone Consults: Yes
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: TBD, MAs: TBD, PA/NPs: TBD, Office Staff: TBD
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • General Surgery
    
  • Adult
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (not specified below)
    
  • Appendectomy
    
  • Cholecystectomy
    
  • Chest wall/pleural procedures
    
  • Chest tube insertion
    
  • Central line insertion
    
• Preferred
  • GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)
    
  • Minor Orthopedics
    
  • Hand Surgery
    
  • Ventilation management
    
  • PA Catheter placement
    
  • Laser certification
    
  • Vascular Surgery (Aneurysm repairs, Thoracic, Abdominal, Arterial bypass, Peripheral, Vascular access devices, AV shunt)
    
  • Plastic Surgery (Artesias, Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary, Abdominal wall defects, Gastroschisis, Umbilical defects, Hernia, Omphalocele, Diaphragmatic hernia, Imperforate anus, PDA ligation)
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in WA or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• DEA: DEA required
  
• Certifications: ATLS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general surgical care to inpatients.
  
• Perform emergency surgeries and trauma procedures as needed.
  
• Manage patient admissions, rounding, and follow-up care.
  
• Participate in night call coverage for surgical emergencies.
  
• Collaborate with outpatient general surgeons for non-urgent referrals.