General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Bardstown, Kentucky

Job description

About the facility

This 52-bed facility operates in a park-like setting providing comprehensive surgical services with all-private room accommodations. The hospital maintains modern surgical equipment and established protocols for both routine and emergency surgical procedures. The facility focuses on delivering quality surgical care with dedicated support staff and resources for general surgery services.

About the facility location

15 Best Things to Do in Bardstown (KY) - The Crazy TouristBardstown, Kentucky, is the "Bourbon Capital of the World," featuring 11 distilleries within 16 miles and a charming, walkable historic downtown. Known as the "Most Beautiful Small Town in America," it offers rich history, southern hospitality, and top attractions like My Old Kentucky Home State Park, the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, and the Civil War Museum.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive general surgery services with 24-hour call coverage for inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery procedures with some GI procedures, managing emergency surgical consultations, and maintaining continuous availability for surgical emergencies. The position requires board certification in General Surgery with prescriptive authority essential for independent surgical decision-making throughout the assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: OR call team, hospitalist, inpatient nursing
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: TBD
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

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