A General Surgeon Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in Texas

Weatherby Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance provided

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

24/7 Weatherby consultant access

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking locum tenens general surgery coverage in Abilene, Texas. The assignment includes 7–14 days per month in 7-day blocks with call coverage and the expectation to manage bariatric post-op cases in the ED, evaluate and stabilize complex presentations, and facilitate transfers to appropriate facilities.

Hospital privileges are required, and board certification or eligibility is needed.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility required.
• Hospital privileges required.
• Ability to manage bariatric post-op cases in the ED.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, stabilize, and facilitate transfer for complex presentations.
• Provide coverage for 7–14 days per month in 7-day blocks.
• Participate in assignment details and time entry in online portal.

Skills

General surgery

ED management

Transfer facilitation

Call coverage

Education

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens.

• 7 - 14 days per month -- 7-day blocks beginning Thursday am
• Call coverage included
• Bread and butter general surgery
• Must be comfortable managing bariatric post-op cases in the ED
• Evaluate, stabilize, and facilitate transfer for complex presentations
• Hospital privileges required
• Board certification or eligibility required
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at http://weatherbyhealthcare.com