Locum General Surgeon

Locum Tenens General Surgeon 24-Hour ER & Inpatient Coverage

We are actively seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon to provide locum tenens hospital and ER coverage at a community-based facility in a Level IV Trauma setting. This opportunity arises due to a recent vacancy in a 3-surgeon practice. You'll work alongside committed local and regional providers to ensure uninterrupted surgical access and patient care.

Position Overview:

This position involves 24-hour general surgery coverage, with a typical volume of 34 patients per day, focused on routine emergency, inpatient, and consultative general surgical care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, clinical independence, and a commitment to high-quality, timely surgical intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full-spectrum general surgery assessments, diagnostics, and procedures per established scope of practice.
• Respond to ER consults and inpatient surgical needs in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
• Ensure accurate and thorough documentation, coding, and billing in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with local medical staff, specialists, and transfer teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Provide patient and family education to support clinical understanding and care outcomes.
• Participate in care coordination, quality improvement processes, and institutional best practices as needed.

Clinical Setting:

• Level IV Trauma Designation
• 24-hour surgical call (in-house or rapid response within defined radius)
• Support from hospitalists and community/regional surgeons
• No clinic duties required

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited program
• Completion of ACGME/AOA-accredited general surgery residency
• Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery (or actively pursuing within 3 years post-training)
• Active or eligible for unrestricted state medical license and DEA
• ATLS certification preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to manage high-stakes clinical decisions and perform procedures in emergent settings
• Frequent standing, walking, and use of surgical tools and electronic documentation systems
• Occasional heavy lifting and positioning of patients or equipment

Why This Role:

This is a highly impactful locum opportunity for a skilled general surgeon who values autonomy, thrives in community environments, and seeks to make a meaningful difference during a transitional period of local surgical coverage.