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Surgeon - (Surgery - General) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Payson, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/05/15
Job Description & Requirements
Surgeon - (Surgery - General) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Varied Shift

Hospital in central Arizona seeking full time General Surgery coverage until a permanent hire can start in July. Candidates must be able to perform endoscopic, laparoscopic, and vascular procedures There is no Gastroenterologist on staff. Schedule will consist of clinic Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm, with 24 hour weekend call plus 1-2 nights of call per week.

A general surgeon(locum tenens) is trained and qualified to perform a wide range of surgical procedures and thus must be familiar with a wealth of medical conditions and treatments. These surgeons may be tasked with operations ranging from burn trauma to vascular surgery, though they do not usually perform highly complex surgical operations, such as treatments of the heart or brain, which are performed by specialized surgeons.

Required Qualifications
AZ license. Board certified or truly board eligible.

Preferred Qualifications
Vascular Fellowship

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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