Locum Tenens General Surgery Position Near Kennewick, WA (Job ID: j-244245)

We have a fantastic locum tenens opportunity available for a General Surgeon near Kennewick, WA. This role is designed for a physician with experience in trauma and general surgery, looking to provide supplemental coverage at a level 3 trauma facility. If you are looking for a position with a structured schedule and a supportive team, this could be the ideal role for you.

Position Details:

• Profession: Physician - General Surgery


• Location: Near Kennewick, WA


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Job ID: j-244245


• Coverage Type: Call Only


• Practice Setting: Inpatient


• EMR System: Epic

Job Responsibilities:

• Call Schedule:
  
  
  
  • General surgery and trauma call
  
  
  • Manage 10-15 patients per shift, with 2-5 new admissions
  
  
  
  


• Admissions Required: Yes


• Rounding: Assigned patients


• Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Required
  
  
  
  • Board Certified in General Surgery
  
  
  
  


• Licensing:
  
  
  
  • Licensed in WA or IMLC
  
  
  • No reimbursement for licensing costs
  
  
  
  


• Certifications Required:
  
  
  
  • ATLS
  
  
  
  


• Additional Certifications:
  
  
  
  • BLS and ACLS are not required
  
  
  
  


• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 45-60 days

Facility Details:

• Hospital Information:
  
  
  
  • Level 3 trauma facility
  
  
  • Supported by an APP - Surgical Hospitalist
  
  
  • Most admissions handled by the Adult Hospitalist team
  
  
  
  


• Department Information:
  
  
  
  • Surgery department with an add-on room
  
  
  • Two crews scheduled on weekends
  
  
  
  

Additional Information:

• Temporary privileges available


• The facility does not require hospital/surgery center privileges


• The locum will work in an environment with a dedicated trauma care team and an established support system

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a well-supported setting, covering general and trauma surgeries with a structured on-call schedule. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this locum tenens position, apply today.

Job ID: j-244245