General Surgeon Nocturnist

KurzSolutions • Shiprock, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Surgery Nocturnist provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for adult and pediatric patients (18 months and older) across a full range of general surgical needs. Perform emergency general surgical procedures, including upper and lower endoscopies, as needed. Oversee and manage the care of surgical patients admitted overnight or transferred from the Emergency Department (ED), outpatient clinics, or other referral centers. Cross-cover with inpatient General Surgery service, managing new admissions and ongoing care for patients. The General Surgery Nocturnist responds to consults and admissions from the ED, outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and local referral centers. Ensure consultation with the General Surgery staff for complex cases and consult with anesthesia team as needed for patient safety. The General Surgery Nocturnist responds to emergencies, including trauma cases, and provide necessary surgical interventions during the nocturnal hours.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree required.
• Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Current DEA Certification is required.
• Must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
• Must hold a permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in general surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for adult and pediatric patients (18 months and older) across a full range of general surgical needs.
• Perform emergency general surgical procedures, including upper and lower endoscopies, as needed.
• Oversee and manage the care of surgical patients admitted overnight or transferred from the Emergency Department (ED), outpatient clinics, or other referral centers.
• Cross-cover with inpatient General Surgery service, managing new admissions and ongoing care for patients.
• Respond to consults and admissions from the ED, outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and local referral centers.
• Ensure consultation with the General Surgery staff for complex cases and consult with anesthesia team as needed for patient safety.
• Respond to emergencies, including trauma cases, and provide necessary surgical interventions during the nocturnal hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior