General Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: General Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Livingston, TN 38570 Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: Jun 17, 2026 – Jun 22, 2026 Call Type: Beeper Callback %: 40 Call Ratio: 2-3 Call Response Time: 15 minutes Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 2-3 patients/day Admissions: 1 Rounding: Assigned Patients Phone Consults: 2-3 FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: MEDHOST Support Staff: 4 RNs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Temporary Privileges Available: true REQUIRED PROCEDURES General Surgery Adult Colonoscopy Hernia JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE Licenses: TN or IMLC Certifications: BLS Fellowship: Preferred Duties & Responsibilities Provide on-call coverage for general surgery services. Perform patient consultations via phone as needed. Manage assigned patient rounding and admissions. Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the MEDHOST EMR system.