A Missouri Facility Seeks a Locums General Surgeon

Weatherby Healthcare; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Travel & housing expenses paid

24/7 consultant access

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking locum tenens physicians to cover general surgery needs in Missouri. The role involves per-shift coverage of adult, pediatric and neonate patients on a 24-hour call, with up to 10 days per month and a 30-minute response expectation.

Required certifications include ACLS, ATLS, BLS and PALS; benefits include paid malpractice, travel and housing arrangements, and access to a Weatherby consultant for assignment details.

Qualifications

• ACLS, ATLS, BLS and PALS certifications required.
• 8–10 patients seen per 24-hour call shift.

Responsibilities

• Cover adult, pediatric and neonate general surgery patients.
• Provide care during 24-hour call shifts with up to 10 days per month.
• Maintain prompt response to calls and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Laparoscopic surgery

General surgery

Trauma experience

Education

ACLS

ATLS

BLS

PALS

Job description

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details.

• Call only -- up to 10 days per month, ongoing
• Call ratio 1:3 -- 30-minute response time required
• 8 - 10 patients seen per 24-hour call shift
• Serves adult, pediatric, and neonate general surgery patients
• Laparoscopic, OB/GYN, breast, and head/neck surgery skills preferred
• GI endoscopy and trauma experience preferred
• ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications 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