Surgery (General) | Physician

General Surgery Physician – Locum Tenens in Dothan, Alabama

Board-certified or board-eligible General Surgery Physician needed for a short-term locum tenens job in Dothan, AL. Located in welcoming southeast Alabama, Dothan offers a friendly community atmosphere and a convenient on-site setting for your assignment. Join a busy surgical team providing inpatient consults, emergency room coverage, and rounding in a well-established 200-bed hospital serving southeast Alabama.

Job Details

• Position: General Surgery Physician – Locum Tenens
• Location: Dothan, AL 36305 — a welcoming southeast Alabama community with a friendly atmosphere and convenient access to local amenities
• Duration: 2 days
• Coverage Dates: 10/9/2026 through 10/11/2026
• Schedule: Starts at 7:00 AM CST on 10/9 and ends at 7:00 AM on 10/11
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,160 - $7,290
• Patient Volume: Approximately 20 patient encounters per shift
• Setting: Inpatient consults, emergency department coverage, and rounding
• Type: Locum tenens physician opportunity
• Board Status: Board certified or board eligible required
• Facility Level: Trauma Level III

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of general surgery experience required
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience in adult general surgery care
• Trauma surgery experience required
• Laparoscopic surgery experience required
• Chest tube insertion experience required
• Central line insertion experience required
• Vascular access device experience required
• Ability to manage inpatient consults and emergency room surgical needs

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery coverage for inpatient consults and emergency department needs
• Round on hospitalized patients requiring surgical evaluation and follow-up
• Perform and manage common general surgery procedures, including laparoscopic cases
• Support trauma-related surgical care as needed
• Perform procedures such as chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and vascular access device placement
• Deliver timely, patient-centered surgical assessment and care coordination
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure smooth locum tenens coverage throughout the assignment

Apply now for this General Surgery locum tenens opportunity in Dothan, Alabama and support a high-acuity surgical service.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.