Surgery - General Physician

Overview: A healthcare facility near Greenville, North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon to provide inpatient call coverage on a locum tenens basis. This role supports an established team and focuses on managing emergent surgical cases in a low- to moderate-volume setting.Coverage Dates:May 9, 2026 (7:00 AM) - May 13, 2026 (11:00 AM)May 22, 2026 (11:00 AM) - May 25, 2026 (11:00 AM)June 5, 2026 (11:00 AM) - June 8, 2026 (11:00 AM)September 4, 2026 (11:00 AM) - September 7, 2026 (11:00 AM)October 2, 2026 (11:00 AM) - October 5, 2026 (11:00 AM)November 25, 2026 (11:00 AM) - November 30, 2026 (11:00 AM)Position Details:Inpatient-only responsibilitiesCall coverage including nights and weekendsNot required to remain on-site while on callNo responsibility for responding to codesNo ER backup coverage requiredPatient Volume:Average 7-8 patients per day1-2 admissions per day and per nightApproximately 50 surgical cases per monthProcedures Required:AppendectomyTreatment of strangulated herniasCholecystectomyIncision and drainage (I&D) proceduresOther emergency general surgery casesFacility Overview:100+ bed acute care hospitalLow-volume emergency departmentSmall ICU unitApproximately 20,000+ patient visits annually24-hour rotational shiftsAir and ground transport available for higher-acuity transfersTechnology:Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPICRequirements:Board Certified in General SurgeryActive medical license (or ability to obtain)Experience with emergency general surgery procedures