General Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: L-MD-56422 Profession: Physician Specialty: General Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Decatur & Atlanta, GA Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Call only Coverage Period: Feb 01, 2027 – May 28, 2027 Call Schedule: Mon – Sun, 7a – 7p (call coverage); 12 hrs Call Type: In-House Call Response Time: 5 minutes Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 10 FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required General Surgery Adult Pediatric Neonate Trauma Laparoscopic Surgery (not specified below) Appendectomy Cholecystectomy Hernioplasty Nissen Fundoplication Head/neck surgery (including thyroid) Chest wall/pleural procedures Breast surgery Obstetric & gynecologic surgery Cesarean section D&C Hysterectomy Liver surgery GI endoscopy Upper Lower Sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy Minor Orthopedics Hand Surgery Ventilation management Chest tube insertion Central line insertion 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/BE Licenses: Licensed in GA Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS Duties & Responsibilities Provide on-call coverage for general surgery services during assigned shifts (Mon–Sun, 7a–7p).

Respond to emergency consultations and manage acute surgical conditions in the inpatient setting. Perform surgical consultations and coordinate care with emergency department and other specialists. Supervise and manage inpatient surgical patients, including post-operative care and rounding. Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure timely and appropriate patient management.