JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: General Surgeon
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Baker City OR
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: March 1 2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00a 5:00p
COVERAGE DATES
Ongoing coverage beginning March 1 2026
Minimum commitment of 2 weeks per month (weeks do not need to be consecutive)
Coverage weeks must be Monday through Friday
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Surgical case days average 25 cases per day
Admissions: Yes based on surgical cases
Rounding: Included as clinically appropriate
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: General surgery with significant endoscopy volume (upper and lower scopes)
FACILITY INFORMATION
Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital
Office Equipment Available: Standard OR and clinic equipment
Support Staff Available: RNs and OR staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
Lower endoscopy (colonoscopy)
General surgical procedures consistent with critical access setting
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Oregon medical license
Board: Board Certified in Surgery
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: As required for general surgery privileges
Experience: General surgery experience including endoscopy
Other Qualifications: Ability to support program rebuild with initially lower volumes
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform general surgery procedures in the operating room
Perform upper and lower endoscopic procedures as a significant portion of volume
Evaluate and treat clinic patients on scheduled clinic days
Participate in patient admissions rounding and follow-up care
Collaborate with hospital staff to reestablish and grow surgical services