A General Surgeon Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in Texas

Weatherby Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is offering a locum tenens opportunity in Abilene, Texas, requiring 7 - 14 days per month with shifts starting Thursday morning. This role focuses on general surgery, accommodating various cases while ensuring board certification for eligibility.

Key responsibilities include managing bariatric post-op cases, evaluating patient presentations, and providing call coverage. Qualified candidates will enjoy competitive compensation and a supportive environment with 24-hour access to a dedicated Weatherby Healthcare consultant.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility is mandatory.
• Comfort with bariatric post-op case management in the ED is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for 7-day blocks starting Thursday am.
• Evaluate, stabilize, and facilitate transfer for complex presentations.
• Manage call coverage and hospital privileges.

Skills

Managing bariatric post-op cases

Board certification

Call coverage

Evaluating complex cases

Job description

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details.

Responsibilities & Details

• 7 - 14 days per month -- 7-day blocks beginning Thursday am
• Call coverage included
• Bread and butter general surgery -- colon surgery not required
• 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