Locum Surgery Cardiothoracic Physician job in Madison, WI - Make $3200/day - $3500/day

About the Facility

Float Pool

Schedule and Coverage

• Shift Coverage: 24 Hour On Call
• Shift Schedule: Standard 7, 12-Hour 07:00 - 07:00

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a range of surgeries including appendectomies, hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, emergency surgeries, and upper and lower endoscopies, among others.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Be on-call for emergency surgeries, such as trauma cases or unexpected complications.
• Provide consultations to patients and other medical professionals regarding surgical options and care plans.
• Provide patient education about post-operative care and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.

Skills

• Expertise in performing a wide variety of general surgeries with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assess complex medical situations and make sound decisions quickly.
• Excellent manual dexterity and precision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to new work environments and different medical teams.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training program in surgery accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

License & Certifications

• Board certification in surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Wisconsin.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Experience

While specific requirements may vary, most locum general surgery positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience providing care in a clinical setting.