Surgery - General Physician

Facility in Petersburg, VA seeking General Surgery/Trauma locums coverage Position Details

• Reason for Coverage: Shortage
• Open Dates:
  • February 3-10, 2025
  • April 21-28, 2025
  • May 12-19, 2025
  • June 2-9, 2025
  • July 14-21, 2025
• Practice Setting: Hospital-based (includes 4 hours of clinical time).
• Patient Demographics: Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.
• Average Surgical Cases: Based on ER patient flow.
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR System: EPIC.
• OR Facilities: 9 operating rooms.
• Current Team: 4 general surgeons.

Procedural Requirements

• General Surgical Cases:
  • Adult and trauma cases.
  • Laser-certified procedures.
  • Chest wall/pleural procedures.
  • Ventilation management, central line insertion, PA catheter placement, chest tube insertion.
  • Aneurysm repairs.
  • Abdominal and vascular access devices, AV shunt, hernioplasty.
  • Cholecystectomy, Nissen fundoplication.
  • Upper and lower sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.

Qualifications

• Board Certification: ABOS or AOBOS - Required.
• Licensing:
  • Active Virginia license - Required (must already be active).
  • BLS and ACLS certification - Required.
• COVID Vaccination: Preferred (must have before credentialing).
• Background: Clean background highly preferred.

About the Facility This facility is a 300-bed community healthcare facility located on a 50-acre campus. It offers a wide range of specialties and services, including cancer care, emergency services, rehabilitation, cardiac care, and wound healing. They serve a diverse community across the Tri-Cities area and surrounding counties. This is a great opportunity for general surgeons seeking flexibility and variety in trauma and general surgery cases. About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency