This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-226654-MD-NC Title: MD Dates Needed: January 2027 - September 2027 Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This health system operates as a comprehensive medical facility providing specialized plastic surgery services with a focus on trauma reconstruction, supported by a surgical subspecialty team including trauma/ACS surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and general surgery. The facility maintains established protocols and modern surgical infrastructure to support both scheduled and emergent plastic surgery coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings. No ICU duties or code response are required of the plastic surgery service for this assignment. About the Facility Location North Carolina offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational experiences suited to varied interests. The state features natural landscapes including the Great Smoky Mountains, the scenic Outer Banks coastline, and diverse state parks, as well as cultural destinations and historic sites distributed across its distinct regions. Year-round activities spanning outdoor recreation, community events, and regional attractions are accessible throughout the state. About the Clinician's Workday The plastic surgeon will provide weekend inpatient call coverage from Friday 7 AM through Monday 7 AM, January 2027 through September 2027, with no outpatient clinic responsibilities. Clinical duties encompass inpatient and emergency department patient care, with an average census of 10+ primary and consult cases, approximately 2+ admissions per weekend, and 2+ surgical cases per weekend. Required procedures include complex facial trauma reconstruction (soft tissue and skeletal, full upper face, midface, and mandible), complex upper extremity trauma reconstruction (including tendon, peripheral nerve, vascular below the elbow, burns, distal radius, wrist, and hand), complex lower extremity soft tissue reconstruction, and general plastic and reconstructive surgery including breast and body - all adult and pediatric. All clinical documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EHR system; ACLS and BLS certifications are required, and clinicians must hold a valid state license and have current or recent call experience at a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma center. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Inpatient census: 10+ primary and consults; avg 2+ admissions per weekend; avg 2+ surgical cases per weekend Support Staff: Trauma/ACS surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery Patient Population: All Ages Location Type: On-Site Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details