General Surgeon – Locum Tenens

Job overview

The General Surgeon – Locum Tenens role is onsite in Jackson, TN. Compensation is described as competitive, with no numeric amount specified. The assignment is in an inpatient practice setting and includes admissions. The surgeon will care for 32–36 patients per shift on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation, with available morning, afternoon, and night shifts. The role includes in-house call with a 30-minute response time; two advanced practice providers assist with daytime rounding and patient load.

What you'll do

• Provide inpatient general surgery care and admissions
• manage 32–36 patients per shift
• participate in in-house call with a 30-minute response time
• perform preferred laparoscopic surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernioplasty.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general surgeon

locum tenens

jackson tn

inpatient

admissions

14 on 14 off

in-house call

laparoscopic surgery

appendectomy

cholecystectomy

pre-paid travel

global medical staffing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pre-paid travel and housing
• paid AAA-rated claims-made malpractice
• licensing assistance and cost reimbursement.

Why this role

14-on/14-off rotation; shifts available 7 a.m.–7 p.m., 11 a.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–11 a.m.; pre-paid travel and housing; paid malpractice coverage and licensing assistance.

About the employer

Global Medical Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.