Locum | General Surgery Physician Opportunity | Edenton, North Carolina

Job description

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage at a community hospital in eastern North Carolina. Providers will be required to arrive the day prior to their first scheduled shift for orientation. A minimum of five years of experience is preferred.

Coverage Dates
Call Coverage Needed
November 4, 2026 (7:00 AM) – November 9, 2026 (3:00 PM)
November 15, 2026 (7:00 AM) – November 18, 2026 (7:00 AM)
December 30, 2026 (7:00 AM) – January 4, 2027 (7:00 AM)

Position Details
Inpatient and outpatient call coverage
Solo call coverage
Nights and weekends required
Coverage includes surgical consults and procedures
Emergency Department consult coverage required during call
EPIC EMR

Clinical Volume
Average outpatient clinic volume: 25 patients per day
Average elective surgical cases: Up to 8 per day
Average surgical inpatient census: 2 patients
Average admissions per day: 1

Required Procedures
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
Colonoscopy
Gallbladder removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendectomy
Food bolus removal
Bowel obstruction management
Hernia repair
General surgery call coverage

Requirements
Board Certified General Surgeon
BLS certification required
Upper and lower endoscopy experience required
Minimum five years of experience preferred

Additional Certifications
ACLS and PALS required only if requesting conscious sedation privileges

Practice Setting
Community hospital environment
Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
May require ICU/Critical Care duties
Locum physician is not responsible for responding to codes
Dedicated surgical and endoscopy services available

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and aligning providers with practice environments that support quality patient care.

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