Locum | Physician General Surgery

About the role

A General Surgeon is needed for locum tenens help in Abilene, TX. Coverage is 7 – 14 days per month, with 7-day blocks beginning Thursday morning. Call coverage is included. The position involves bread and butter general surgery, with no requirement for colon surgery. It includes managing bariatric post-op cases in the ED, evaluating, stabilizing, and facilitating transfers for complex presentations. Hospital privileges and board certification or eligibility are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, stabilize, and facilitate transfer for complex presentations
• Manage bariatric post-op cases in the ED

Requirements

Hospital privileges and board certification or eligibility are required.

Qualifications

Must be comfortable managing bariatric post-op cases in the ED.

Skills

• Comfortable managing bariatric post-op cases in the ED

Benefits

• Comprehensive malpractice insurance, including tail insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Licensing, credentialing, housing, and travel teams
• Assignment details and time entry via online portal
• Mobile app with all assignment and travel info

Pay

Details on pay are not specified.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified.