Locum Tenens Vascular Surgeon Needed: Long-Term Opportunity to Deliver High-Quality Care near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (j-232163)
Are you a board-certified vascular surgeon seeking a dynamic locum tenens opportunity to provide comprehensive vascular care in a growing community near Halifax, Pennsylvania? We're actively searching for a skilled and experienced physician to join our team and ensure high-quality vascular services for our patients during a temporary vacancy. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in a supportive environment and explore the beauty of Central Pennsylvania.
What this Long-Term Opportunity Offers:
Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting contribution by filling a medical leave vacancy until January 31st, 2025. Play a vital role in maintaining continuity of care for our vascular patients.
Diverse Clinical Experience: This role offers a unique blend of scheduled clinic hours and call coverage, allowing you to directly manage patient care in the clinic setting while also providing essential call expertise after-hours and on weekends.
Focus on Patient Care: Maintain a manageable schedule with a focus on patient interaction and clinical decision-making. Major holidays are observed, including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Seamless Technology: Leverage your familiarity with Epic, the EMR system used at the facility.
Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- See patients in a scheduled clinic setting, conducting thorough evaluations, diagnosing vascular conditions, and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Be available by phone to address the needs of patients requiring vascular care after regular clinic hours and on weekends.
- Evaluate the need for in-person evaluation or intervention through effective phone triage.
- Provide timely and appropriate telephone consultations or arrange for patients to be seen in person if necessary.
- Participate in rounding on admitted vascular patients, collaborating with the on-site healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
- Manage patient admissions as needed (temporary privileges not available).
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records within the Epic EMR system (credentialing permitting).
Qualifications for Success:
- Current board certification in Vascular Surgery is mandatory. Fellowship training in vascular surgery is preferred.
- Valid medical license in the state of Pennsylvania to practice medicine without restrictions.
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS to demonstrate your commitment to patient safety.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
- The ability to make sound clinical decisions under time pressure is essential.
This is a remarkable opportunity for a motivated and experienced vascular surgeon to contribute to patient care in a growing Pennsylvania community. If you're passionate about vascular surgery, enjoy a diverse clinical experience with a focus on patient interaction, and want to experience the beauty of Central Pennsylvania, we encourage you to submit your CV today!
Please note: Due to the ongoing nature of the need, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. While credentialing can take 90-120 days, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Don't miss this chance to join our team we look forward to hearing from you!
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