General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Pendleton, Oregon

Company: LocumTenens.com
Location: La Pine
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Pendleton, Oregon at LocumTenens.com summary:
A faith-based, acute care hospital in Pendleton, Oregon is seeking a general surgeon for locum tenens coverage. The position involves a full weekly schedule with clinic, surgical procedures, and hospital call responsibilities, offering a blend of outpatient and inpatient care. Located in a historic city famous for its rodeo, this role provides a unique opportunity for clinicians looking to experience a vibrant community while practicing medicine.

About the facility



A 25-bed, faith-based, acute care hospital and healthcare campus is seeking a general surgeon for locum tenens coverage.



About the facility location



Pendleton, Oregon, a city of 17,000 nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, is known for its Pendleton Round-Up, a world-famous rodeo, and the Pendleton Woolen Mills, a historic textile company, showcasing a blend of Western heritage and modern charm.



About the clinician's workday



This position offers a full weekly schedule combining clinic, surgical, and hospital call responsibilities. Mondays consist of clinic from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seeing approximately 1416 patients, with hospital call coverage continuing until 7:30 AM Tuesday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the surgeon performs OR procedures from 7:30 AM to noon, followed by clinic from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, seeing 1012 patients, and remains on hospital call through the following morning. Wednesdays and Fridays are dedicated to surgeries from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with call coverage starting at the end of the workday and continuing overnight. The weekend includes 24-hour call on both Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday coverage ending at 5:30 AM Monday to allow for handoff to the full-time general surgeon.



Additional job details

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  Case load/PPD: na
  
  
  
  
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  Support staff: 500 surgeries per year or 10 per week, 75% of which are outpatient. Inpatient admissions per week 2. Clinic patients/day 14-16
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Location type: On-Site
  
  
  
  
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  Prescriptive authority required: No
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Why choose LocumTenens.com?
  
  
  
  Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
  
  
  
  
  
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  Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
  
  
  
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  Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
  
  
  
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  Digital hub for assignment details
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Keywords:
  General Surgeon, Locum Tenens, Healthcare, Pendleton Oregon, Acute Care Hospital, Surgical Procedures, Clinic Responsibilities, Hospital Call, Medical Jobs, Physician Opportunities
  

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