Locums General Surgeon needed in Atlanta
Updated 1/12/26
Decatur, Georgia, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Location:
Decatur, GA
Decatur offers a vibrant, walkable community with excellent dining and cultural attractions just minutes from downtown Atlanta. This charming city combines small-town ambiance with big-city accessibility, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.
Facility:
This is a well-established hospital that provides comprehensive surgical services to the community. The facility is part of a respected healthcare system with multiple locations across the Atlanta metropolitan area, offering diverse clinical experiences and professional growth opportunities.
Opportunity:
Board Certification Eligible - Surgery - General
Job Details:
• One week on, one week off schedule (Monday through Sunday, 7am to 7pm)
• Average of 10 patient encounters per shift
• Must be proficient in a wide range of general surgery procedures for adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Experience with trauma cases preferred
• Laparoscopic surgery skills required including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Head/neck surgery (including thyroid) procedures preferred
• Chest wall/pleural procedures preferred
• Breast surgery experience preferred
• OB/GYN surgical skills including cesarean section, D&C, and hysterectomy preferred
• Liver surgery capabilities preferred
• GI endoscopy experience (both upper and lower including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
• Ventilation management, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement
• Vascular surgery experience preferred including aneurysm repairs, arterial bypass, and AV shunt
• Plastic surgery experience preferred
• Pediatric surgery experience preferred for cases including artesias, abdominal wall defects, and diaphragmatic hernia
• Must possess ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Must have active Georgia medical license
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 21 days
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Decatur, GA
Decatur offers a vibrant, walkable community with excellent dining and cultural attractions just minutes from downtown Atlanta. This charming city combines small-town ambiance with big-city accessibility, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.
Facility:
This is a well-established hospital that provides comprehensive surgical services to the community. The facility is part of a respected healthcare system with multiple locations across the Atlanta metropolitan area, offering diverse clinical experiences and professional growth opportunities.
Opportunity:
Board Certification Eligible - Surgery - General
Job Details:
• One week on, one week off schedule (Monday through Sunday, 7am to 7pm)
• Average of 10 patient encounters per shift
• Must be proficient in a wide range of general surgery procedures for adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Experience with trauma cases preferred
• Laparoscopic surgery skills required including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Head/neck surgery (including thyroid) procedures preferred
• Chest wall/pleural procedures preferred
• Breast surgery experience preferred
• OB/GYN surgical skills including cesarean section, D&C, and hysterectomy preferred
• Liver surgery capabilities preferred
• GI endoscopy experience (both upper and lower including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
• Ventilation management, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement
• Vascular surgery experience preferred including aneurysm repairs, arterial bypass, and AV shunt
• Plastic surgery experience preferred
• Pediatric surgery experience preferred for cases including artesias, abdominal wall defects, and diaphragmatic hernia
• Must possess ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Must have active Georgia medical license
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 21 days
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service