Locum - General Surgeon - Endoscopy

Availability

Dates: 11/27 at 8:00 AM through 12/4 at 8:00 AM. Extended Dates: 12/25 at 8:00 AM through 1/4/2027 at 8:00 AM.

Requirement

One locum physician needed to cover both periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 100 colonoscopies performed in the last 12 months, including at least 20 polypectomies.
• At least 25 esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs) performed in the last 12 months.

Clinical Responsibilities

The role demands expertise in endoscopic procedures, requiring the candidate to currently perform a high volume of scopes.

The position offers a comprehensive scope of practice typical of rural community surgeons, encompassing:

Office-Based General Surgery Services

• Initial consultations for prevalent general surgery concerns.
• Execution of minor procedures.
• Patient and family education and counseling.
• Ordering diagnostic tests and facilitating referrals to relevant specialties.
• Coordination with primary care providers (PCPs).

Common Diagnoses Encountered

• Inguinal and umbilical hernias
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and associated symptoms
• Rectal bleeding
• Cholecystitis
• Colon polyps and screening for colorectal cancer
• Hemorrhoids
• Sebaceous cysts
• Dysphagia
• Breast pathology
• Diverticulitis
• Skin lesions, including malignancies

Procedural Competencies Required

• Operative and Endoscopic Procedures:
• Anal sphincterotomy
• Anoscopy
• Appendectomies (primarily in adults, with rare cases in ages 10-18, and selective for ages 5-10)
• Breast procedures, including ultrasound-guided biopsies, I&D of breast abscesses, fine needle aspirations, lumpectomies, mastectomies, and sentinel lymph node biopsies
• Colonoscopies (screening, surveillance, and diagnostic)
• Cholecystectomies
• Colon surgeries encompassing partial colectomies, sigmoid resections, ostomy creation/takedown, and interventions for indications such as colon cancer and diverticular disease
• Debridement of burns, ulcers, or wounds
• EGDs (risk screening, surveillance, diagnostics, and therapeutic for UGI bleeding or esophageal food bolus)
• Exam under anesthesia
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Hemorrhoid management (hemorrhoidectomy and rubber band ligation)
• Hernia repairs (inguinal, umbilical, ventral, and incisional)
• Intra-abdominal procedures including laparoscopic exploration, lysis of adhesions, Nissen fundoplication, repair of perforated duodenal ulcers, and small bowel resections
• Placement of PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) and feeding tubes
• Skin and soft tissue interventions, e.g. excision of large lesions, I&D of significant abscesses, pilonidal cystectomies, complex laceration repairs, split-thickness skin grafts, and temporal artery biopsies
• Limited vascular procedures, including toe amputations, Mediport placements/removals, and optional vein stripping.

This position offers a dynamic clinical environment with diverse surgical and endoscopic procedures, seeking a proficient practitioner ready to meet the needs of a varied patient demographic.