Locum Tenens Surgeon (General Surgery)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Surgeon (General Surgery)

• Setting: Acute care hospital

• Pay: $1,500/day–$1,800/day

• Start date: 12/22/26

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Schedule: Standard 5 with 24-hour on-call coverage (07:00–07:00)

Description

Perform a range of general surgeries and provide comprehensive perioperative care in an acute care hospital. This locum tenens assignment includes 24-hour emergency/on-call coverage and consultations with patients and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries including appendectomies, hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, emergency surgeries, and upper/lower endoscopies

• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans

• Provide on-call coverage for emergency surgeries (e.g., trauma or unexpected complications)

• Conduct consultations regarding surgical options and care plans

• Educate patients on postoperative care and follow-up requirements

• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Residency training in surgery accredited by ACGME or AOA

• Board certification in surgery (American Board of Surgery)

• Active and unrestricted Texas medical license

• Current ACLS certification

• Preferably at least 1 year of clinical experience

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents

• Potential additional benefits where required by applicable law