General Surgeon, Locum Tenens

Job overview

The General Surgeon, Locum Tenens role is onsite in Yreka, CA, with weeklong stretches of 24-hour call coverage. Compensation is $150–$200 per hour. CompHealth connects healthcare providers with communities that need care. The surgeon provides broad hospital-based general surgical coverage, including laparoscopic procedures, upper and lower endoscopies, and care for pediatric cases requiring performance or stabilization. The assignment helps maintain surgical coverage, with ongoing coverage potential.

What you'll do

• Provide full-scope general surgery coverage in a hospital setting
• perform laparoscopic procedures and upper and lower endoscopies
• be comfortable performing and stabilizing pediatric cases
• cover 24-hour call in weeklong stretches. Experience with the da Vinci 2 robot is required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general surgeon

locum tenens

yreka ca

comphealth

24-hour call

weeklong call stretches

general surgery

laparoscopic procedures

upper endoscopy

lower endoscopy

pediatric cases

da vinci 2

$150–$200/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Complimentary housing and travel
• comprehensive malpractice coverage.

Why this role

Ongoing coverage potential; complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage arranged by CompHealth.

About the employer

CompHealth is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.