Brownwood, TX · On-site
$235K - $283K/yr
CompHealth is seeking a General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment, focusing on adult patients with a preference for pediatric experience. This role involves 24-hour call coverage and performing ...
Brownwood, TX · On-site
$235K - $283K/yr
CompHealth is seeking a General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment, focusing on adult patients with a preference for pediatric experience. This role involves 24-hour call coverage and performing ...
Wilson, NC · On-site
$211K - $253K/yr
General Surgery * Job Type: Locum Tenens * Location: Wilson, NC * Service Setting: Inpatient * Coverage Type: Call Only * Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 - Ongoing * Call Schedule: 24-hour call * Call ...
Wilson, NC · On-site
$211K - $253K/yr
General Surgery * Job Type: Locum Tenens * Location: Wilson, NC * Service Setting: Inpatient * Coverage Type: Call Only * Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 - Ongoing * Call Schedule: 24-hour call * Call ...
Hot Springs, AR · On-site
$203K - $243K/yr
June 21st 7am-June 28th 7am Looking for seasoned General Surgeon to join one full time provider for hospital call. The candidate must be at least BE. Looking for 24 hour call coverage with 10 hours ...
Hot Springs, AR · On-site
$203K - $243K/yr
June 21st 7am-June 28th 7am Looking for seasoned General Surgeon to join one full time provider for hospital call. The candidate must be at least BE. Looking for 24 hour call coverage with 10 hours ...
Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$206K - $247K/yr
... Locum Tenens Opportunity | New Mexico Noor Locums is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon for an ASAP, ongoing locum assignment in New Mexico . Position Highlights: * Practice Setting:
Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$206K - $247K/yr
... Locum Tenens Opportunity | New Mexico Noor Locums is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon for an ASAP, ongoing locum assignment in New Mexico . Position Highlights: * Practice Setting:
Price, UT · On-site
$226K - $271K/yr
Outpatient, Inpatient Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: Yes Admissions Required? Yes Are temporary privileges available?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified? No Patients Per ...
Price, UT · On-site
$226K - $271K/yr
Outpatient, Inpatient Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: Yes Admissions Required? Yes Are temporary privileges available?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified? No Patients Per ...
Littleton, NC · On-site
$223K - $267K/yr
Locum Tenens General Surgeon Opportunity in a Charming Southeastern State Are you a Board Certified General Surgeon seeking a locum tenens opportunity in a picturesque southeastern state? We have a ...
Littleton, NC · On-site
$223K - $267K/yr
Locum Tenens General Surgeon Opportunity in a Charming Southeastern State Are you a Board Certified General Surgeon seeking a locum tenens opportunity in a picturesque southeastern state? We have a ...
$231K - $277K/yr
CompHealth is seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a locum tenens opportunity, primarily covering weekend shifts. This role involves managing a diverse patient load, including both adult and ...
New
$231K - $277K/yr
CompHealth is seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a locum tenens opportunity, primarily covering weekend shifts. This role involves managing a diverse patient load, including both adult and ...
New
Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$179K - $214K/yr
... Locum Tenens Opportunity | New Mexico Noor Locums is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon for an ASAP, ongoing locum assignment in New Mexico. Position Highlights: * Practice Setting: Outpatient ...
Las Cruces, NM · On-site
$179K - $214K/yr
... Locum Tenens Opportunity | New Mexico Noor Locums is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon for an ASAP, ongoing locum assignment in New Mexico. Position Highlights: * Practice Setting: Outpatient ...
Logan, WV · On-site
$222K - $266K/yr
Start Date: 08-02-2024 End Date: 08-05-2024 Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: Cerner Practice Setting: Inpatient Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified?: Yes Fellowship: N/A ...
Logan, WV · On-site
$222K - $266K/yr
Start Date: 08-02-2024 End Date: 08-05-2024 Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: Cerner Practice Setting: Inpatient Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified?: Yes Fellowship: N/A ...
Enid, OK · On-site
$241K - $289K/yr
Jackson & Coker is seeking a Board Certified General Surgeon for ongoing locum tenens opportunities in Oklahoma. This role involves providing hospital call coverage, including vacation and weekend ...
Enid, OK · On-site
$241K - $289K/yr
Jackson & Coker is seeking a Board Certified General Surgeon for ongoing locum tenens opportunities in Oklahoma. This role involves providing hospital call coverage, including vacation and weekend ...
Henderson, NC · On-site
$233K - $279K/yr
Start Date: 08-23-2024 End Date: 08-25-2024 Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: Paragon Practice Setting: Inpatient Does Your Facility Require Physicians To Be Board Certified?: Yes Fellowship:
Henderson, NC · On-site
$233K - $279K/yr
Start Date: 08-23-2024 End Date: 08-25-2024 Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: Paragon Practice Setting: Inpatient Does Your Facility Require Physicians To Be Board Certified?: Yes Fellowship:
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$235K - $282K/yr
Outpatient, Inpatient Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: Yes Admissions Required? No Are temporary privileges available?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified? No Patients Per ...
Ottumwa, IA · On-site
$235K - $282K/yr
Outpatient, Inpatient Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: Yes Admissions Required? No Are temporary privileges available?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified? No Patients Per ...
Beckley, WV · On-site
$247K - $297K/yr
Start Date: 05-06-2024 Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search End Date: 05-13-2024 Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: MediTech Fellowship: Preferred Minimum Board Certification:
Beckley, WV · On-site
$247K - $297K/yr
Start Date: 05-06-2024 Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search End Date: 05-13-2024 Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: MediTech Fellowship: Preferred Minimum Board Certification:
Livingston, TN · On-site
$199K - $239K/yr
Inpatient Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: No Admissions Required? Yes Are temporary privileges available?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified? No Patients Per Shift: 1-2 Does ...
Livingston, TN · On-site
$199K - $239K/yr
Inpatient Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: No Admissions Required? Yes Are temporary privileges available?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified? No Patients Per Shift: 1-2 Does ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$216K - $260K/yr
The hospital provides strong support for surgical services with dedicated OR assistance and locum coverage to ensure excellent work-life balance. Opportunity: - General Surgery Job Details: • Join ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$216K - $260K/yr
The hospital provides strong support for surgical services with dedicated OR assistance and locum coverage to ensure excellent work-life balance. Opportunity: - General Surgery Job Details: • Join ...
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$226K - $272K/yr
We are looking for a BC General Surgeon with a MI license for a long term locum in the Southern part of MI beginning in January 2020-Ongoing General Bread/Butter Cases. Must have MI license, ACLS ...
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$226K - $272K/yr
We are looking for a BC General Surgeon with a MI license for a long term locum in the Southern part of MI beginning in January 2020-Ongoing General Bread/Butter Cases. Must have MI license, ACLS ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$216K - $260K/yr
General Surgeon Location: Somerset, Kentucky Job Type: Full-time A regional medical center in ... rounding and locum support for work-life balance Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$216K - $260K/yr
General Surgeon Location: Somerset, Kentucky Job Type: Full-time A regional medical center in ... rounding and locum support for work-life balance Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base ...
Clinton, NC · On-site
$209K - $251K/yr
Job Posting Start Date: 10-01-2024 End Date: Ongoing Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: MediTech 6.1 Practice Setting: Inpatient Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified?: Yes ...
Clinton, NC · On-site
$209K - $251K/yr
Job Posting Start Date: 10-01-2024 End Date: Ongoing Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: MediTech 6.1 Practice Setting: Inpatient Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified?: Yes ...
Portland, OR · On-site
$265K - $318K/yr
Shifts for the MD's are 7a-7p or 7p-7a (12hr shifts) We are looking for acute care surgery experience in candidates. Daytime and weekend coverage will have PA/NP coverage for assistance. There will ...
Portland, OR · On-site
$265K - $318K/yr
Shifts for the MD's are 7a-7p or 7p-7a (12hr shifts) We are looking for acute care surgery experience in candidates. Daytime and weekend coverage will have PA/NP coverage for assistance. There will ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$216K - $260K/yr
General Surgeon Location: Somerset, Kentucky Job Type: Full-time A regional medical center in ... rounding and locum support for work-life balance Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base ...
Somerset, KY · On-site
$216K - $260K/yr
General Surgeon Location: Somerset, Kentucky Job Type: Full-time A regional medical center in ... rounding and locum support for work-life balance Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base ...
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A Locum General Surgeon is a temporary surgeon who fills in for permanent staff at hospitals or clinics. They perform a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring continuity of patient care. These roles offer flexibility, allowing surgeons to work in different locations and gain diverse experience. Locum positions can be short-term or long-term, depending on the facility's needs.
To thrive as a Locum General Surgeon, you need board certification in general surgery, solid operative and diagnostic skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to varied clinical environments. Familiarity with hospital EMR systems, surgical instruments, and standard operating protocols is essential, along with an active state medical license. Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, and flexibility allow locum surgeons to integrate smoothly with new teams and address urgent patient needs. These skills ensure seamless patient care, minimize transition challenges, and contribute to effective collaboration in fast-paced or understaffed settings.
Locum General Surgeons often face the challenge of rapidly acclimating to new hospital settings, protocols, and team dynamics in each assignment. They must quickly familiarize themselves with different electronic medical record (EMR) systems, surgical instruments, and local workflows while building trust with staff and patients. Adapting to diverse case mixes and varying levels of available resources also requires flexibility and strong clinical judgment. However, many locums enjoy the variety of experiences, potential for travel, and the opportunity to expand their professional network through this dynamic role.
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CompHealth is seeking a General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment, focusing on adult patients with a preference for pediatric experience. This role involves 24-hour call coverage and performing bread and butter general surgery procedures. CompHealth will manage all logistical details, including housing, travel, and credentialing, ensuring a streamlined experience for the provider.
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Midvale, UT, US
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