General Surgery Physician – Locum Tenens - Delaware
Updated 9/04/26
19963, Milford, Delaware, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
General Surgery Physician – Locum Tenens Opportunity
Delaware | Inpatient Call Coverage
WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking a Board Certified General Surgeon for an ongoing inpatient locum tenens opportunity in Delaware. This assignment offers flexible monthly scheduling with strong clinical support and a long-term coverage need.
Assignment Details
- Start Date: July/August 2026
- Length of Assignment: Ongoing through July 2027
- Coverage Need: Approximately 6 shifts per month
- Minimum Commitment: 6 months preferred
- Practice Setting: Inpatient
- Trauma Level: Level III
Schedule
- Typical Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- Weekend coverage may begin at 5:00 PM
- Physician will hold pager call and report onsite if called in
- Providers must remain within 30 minutes of the hospital while on call
Responsibilities
Traditional General Surgery call coverage including:
- ED consults
- Inpatient consults
- Hospital call coverage
- Trauma and emergency surgical evaluations
Types of Cases
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstructions
- Broken limbs and trauma-related injuries
- Auto accident injuries
- Victims of crimes
- Fall-related injuries
- Post-operative readmissions
Patient volume may fluctuate seasonally. Fall and winter months are generally lighter with limited overnight consults. Summer tourist season can significantly increase patient encounters and consult volume, particularly during weekends and holidays.
Support Staff
- Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Experienced Nursing Staff
- Surgical Techs
Requirements
- Board Certified in General Surgery
- ATLS Certification Required
- Active Delaware License preferred
- Open to providers with IMLC in hand
- DEA preferred with ability to transfer
- CSR required if applicable
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30–60 days
Additional Information
- Facility requires adherence to all vaccination policies and procedures
- No exceptions to vaccine requirements
Contact Information
Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter | WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
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