Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Pendleton, OR
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Description

Position: Locum Physician – General Surgery
Location: Pendleton, OR
Setting: Acute Care Hospital & Clinic Practice
Positions Available: 3
Status: Open for Submissions

Position Overview

A healthcare facility in Pendleton, OR is seeking Board-Certified General Surgeons for long-term locum coverage (up to 1 year). Surgeons will work in 7–10 day block schedules, covering clinic, OR cases, post-operative care, consultations, emergency surgeries, and 24-hour call.

Only one surgeon will work at a time. Candidates must be comfortable practicing in both clinic and hospital settings and responding to ED trauma activations.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday clinic (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

• OR Days: Dedicated surgical blocks throughout the week

• Call Coverage: 24/7 while on assignment

• Shift Time: 5:30 AM – 5:30 AM

• Block Schedule: 7–10 consecutive days

• Estimated Coverage: 20 days per month shared among 2–3 surgeons

• Setting: Acute care hospital + outpatient clinic

• Start: As soon as credentialed

• Compensation: Inquire for details

Typical Weekly Schedule

Monday: Clinic (14–16 patients), plus call
Tuesday: OR (AM), Clinic (PM 10–12 patients), plus call
Wednesday: OR full day, plus call
Thursday: OR (AM), Clinic (PM), plus call
Friday: OR full day, plus call
Weekend: 24-hour call coverage

All handoffs occur at 5:30 AM.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Scheduled clinic visits and post-operative follow-ups

• Emergency department consults and trauma response

• Elective and emergency surgical procedures

• 24-hour hospital call coverage

• Provide continuity of care as if functioning as full-time staff

Required Procedures

• Diagnostic & Screening Colonoscopies

• Diagnostic EGD

• Cholecystectomy

• Appendectomy

• Hernia Repair with Mesh

• Repair of Abdominal Wall with Synthetic Substitute

• Excision of Breast Lesions

• Skin Excision

• Hemorrhoidectomy

Practice Environment

• Approximately 500 surgeries annually (~10 per week)

• 75% outpatient surgical volume

• ~2 inpatient admissions per week

• Clinic volume: 14–16 patients per day

• Trauma activations include falls, MVAs, ATV accidents, GSWs, and other ED cases

• EMR: Meditech (hospital) & eCW (clinic)

• Full hospital staff support; clinic includes MAs and RNs

Travel & Logistics

• Preferred Lodging: Hampton Inn, Oxford Suites, or shared apartment

• Air Travel: Fly into Pasco, WA (approx. 65-mile drive to Pendleton)

• Rental car required for travel from airport

• Temporary privileges available until full credentialing is complete

Requirements

Required Qualifications (Must Be Clearly Noted at Submission)

• Board Certified – Required

• Oregon State Medical License – Required (May/June start candidates must have license already in process)

• Completed Residency/Fellowship – Required

• ACLS, BLS, DEA – Required

• Clean Malpractice History – Highly Preferred

• NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days of presentation) – Required

• Must be willing to work in both clinic and hospital settings

Submission Requirements

• Updated CV / Work History

• Relevant Skill Checklist

• 2 Current Supervisory Professional References

• NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days)

Benefits

✈️ Full travel assistance and comprehensive benefits
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🛡️ Malpractice Insurance Provided – Full coverage for peace of mind
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