Trauma Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Asheville, North Carolina Job at LocumTenens.com, Asheville, NC

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  • LocumTenens.com
  • Asheville, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

  • Job Reference Id: ORD-206110-MD-NC
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP
  • Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; 24-Hour Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

The facility provides comprehensive trauma surgery services with established protocols for emergency and critical care interventions. The hospital maintains modern trauma capabilities with dedicated staffing including attending surgeons, advanced practice providers, residents, and specialized trauma nurse leads. The facility operates with variable coverage patterns between day and night shifts to ensure continuous trauma care delivery. The organization utilizes Cerner PowerChart EMR systems for patient documentation and care coordination across all trauma surgery departments.

About the Facility Location

Asheville, North Carolina offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including zip lining located approximately 25 minutes north of the region. The downtown district hosts performers from various locations during summer months, contributing to the cultural atmosphere. Local entertainment options include comedy tour bus services that provide guided experiences for visitors and residents. The fall season brings the Apple Harvest Festival, which serves as a notable community event for the area.

About the Clinician's Workday

The trauma surgeon will provide comprehensive trauma surgery coverage working 14 twelve-hour shifts per month with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and night shifts from 5:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The clinician will manage a shared daily census of approximately 35 patients while maintaining proficiency in tube thoracostomy and central venous catheter placement. The position requires ATLS certification and board certification with nights, weekends, and holidays coverage required. The surgeon will collaborate with trauma staffing including attending surgeons, APPs, residents, and trauma nurse leads while utilizing the Cerner PowerChart EMR system for all patient documentation. Night shifts include access to an available call room for clinician comfort during extended coverage periods.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 35 patients per day are split between covering providers
  • Support Staff: See PD
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
  • Digital hub for assignment details

Job Tags

Locum, Summer work, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift

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