General Surgeon Locum Tenens opportunity
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Location
North Carolina, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job Description
Last Update:
1/02/25
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. The role will primarily involve inpatient general surgery with scheduled clinical hours plus call coverage. This short-term assignment provides an opportunity to work with a dedicated hospital staff in a high-acuity care environment.
- Manage inpatient general surgery cases, including trauma and acute care needs.
- Perform a range of general surgical procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and chest wall procedures.
- Conduct daily rounding for 2–4 hours and handle 3–4 consults with 10 patients on rounds.
- Respond to on-call obligations with a 20-minute response time.
- Complete necessary documentation for patient contact hours, including call-back events.
- Proven experience managing general surgery cases, including trauma and acute care.
- Proficiency in laparoscopic and emergency surgical techniques.
Job Responsibilities
Perform a range of general surgical procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and chest wall procedures.
Conduct daily rounding for 2–4 hours and handle 3–4 consults with 10 patients on rounds.
Respond to on-call obligations with a 20-minute response time.
Complete necessary documentation for patient contact hours, including call-back events.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Board Certification or Eligibility in General Surgery (required).
Fellowship in General Surgery or Trauma (preferred).
Licensure & Certifications:
Active North Carolina medical license (required).
ACLS certification (required).
Working Hours
January 3 (7 AM) through January 5 (7 AM).
Additional Call Coverage Dates:
January 13, 15, 20, 21, 23, 27, 29, and 30 (7 AM to 7 AM).
On-Call Schedule:
24-hour call coverage with callback obligations.
Hospital Time:
Expected 2–4 hours daily for rounding; remaining hours on call.
Skills
Trauma care.
Laparoscopic surgeries (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty).
Chest tube and central line insertion.
Chest wall/pleural procedures.
Strong decision-making and emergency management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage solo on-call responsibilities.