Locums Breast-Surgery Job in South Carolina

Job Description

Locum Tenens Breast Surgeon Needed: Provide Essential Care near Whitmire, South Carolina (j-232223) Are you a board-certified general surgeon with a passion for breast surgery seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in a thriving community near Whitmire, South Carolina? Our healthcare team is actively searching for a skilled and experienced physician to join our practice and ensure continuity of care for our patients due to a recent provider departure. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive environment, offering both short-term and long-term options to fit your needs. What this Opportunity Offers: Flexible Contract Options:Choose a contract length that works for you, ranging from 6 to 12 months, with the possibility of extending into a permanent role. Diverse Practice Setting: Gain experience in both a comfortable outpatient clinic setting and a well-equipped hospital with access to 28 operating rooms across two facilities. Focus on Breast Surgery: Utilize your expertise in breast surgery while performing a variety of procedures including breast surgeries, cholecystectomies, and hernioplasties. Weekend and Call Coverage: Maintain a manageable work-life balance with a variable schedule, including clinic hours (Wednesday & Thursday), OR time (Monday & Tuesday), and call responsibilities (schedule to be determined). Seamless Technology: Leverage your familiarity with EPIC, the EMR system used at the practice. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of adult and geriatric patients with breast conditions in the outpatient clinic setting. Perform a variety of breast surgery procedures in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Assist with other general surgical cases as needed, including cholecystectomies and hernioplasties. Collaborate effectively with the on-call team to manage patient care needs outside of regular clinic hours. Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the EPIC EMR system. Qualifications for Success: Current board certification in General Surgery is mandatory. Valid and active medical license in the state of South Carolina and a DEA registration are required (no exceptions). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary. A clean background check (medical and criminal) is essential. Extensive training and experience in breast surgery is highly preferred, with a fellowship strongly encouraged. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, colleagues, and staff. The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment is crucial. Full-time availability is required. This is a remarkable opportunity for a motivated and experienced breast surgeon to contribute to patient care in a growing South Carolina community. If you’re passionate about breast surgery, enjoy a diverse practice setting, and want to explore flexible contract options, we encourage you to submit your CV today! Please note: Due to the urgent need for breast surgery coverage, applications will be reviewed promptly. Don’t miss this chance to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients – we look forward to hearing from you!