Surgery - General Physician

Join Our Team as a Locum General Surgeon in Pendleton, OR Make a Difference in Patient Care!

Are you a dedicated general surgeon seeking a rewarding locum opportunity? St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, OR, is actively seeking a qualified physician to provide exceptional surgical care for up to one year. This pivotal role allows you to use your expertise to serve a vibrant community, support hospital operations, and advance your career in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What You Will Do:

As a Locum General Surgeon, you will attend scheduled outpatient clinics Monday through Friday, providing comprehensive post-operative care, consultations, and emergency surgeries. You will participate in 24-hour call coverage, responding promptly to traumas, urgent cases, and hospital needs. Your skills will help manage a diverse caseload, including diagnostic and screening colonoscopies, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs with mesh, appendectomies, breast excisions, skin excisions, and more.

You will work alongside a dedicated team supported by robust electronic medical records and hospital staff, ensuring seamless patient care.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Oregon or qualifying jurisdiction
• Proven experience managing a variety of general surgical procedures
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently while following hospital protocols
• Willingness to work in both clinic and hospital settings, including taking hospital call

Nice to Have

Skills:

• Experience with EMR systems such as Meditech and eClinical
  
  Works (eCW)
• Prior locum or permanent experience in rural or community hospital environments
• Familiarity with trauma management and emergency surgery procedures
• Bilingual capabilities or proficiency in additional languages

Preferred

Education & Experience:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of residency in General Surgery
• A minimum of 2 years of post-residency experience in acute care and outpatient surgical practice

Other Requirements:

• Availability to start as soon as credentialed, with a schedule supporting 20 days per month
• Ability to respond to trauma and emergency cases in a timely manner
• Willingness to work a 7-10 block schedule, with on-call duties and occasional weekend coverage
• Proof of full credentialing and hospital privileges in Oregon or eligible jurisdictions
• Travel arrangements:
  Candidates should fly into Pasco, WA, and arrange transportation to Pendleton, OR
• Compensation:
  Competitive hourly rate; all malpractice, orientation, and travel reimbursements included (rate to be provided)

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a community hospital while enjoying a flexible schedule and comprehensive support. If you are committed to delivering high-quality surgical care and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply now and become a vital part of our team.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply