Facility in California Is Seeking a Locum Tenens General Surgeon

CompHealth; Yreka (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

CompHealth is seeking an experienced general surgeon for ongoing hospital coverage in California. This role requires full-scope bread-and-butter general surgery with 24-hour call coverage during weeklong stretches, and the ability to adapt to varying daily callbacks.

Candidates must be proficient in laparoscopic techniques and robotic surgery using the da Vinci system (2-robot experience) and perform upper and lower endoscopies.

Qualifications

• Full-scope bread-and-butter general surgery required.
• Experience with laparoscopic procedures and robotic surgery (da Vinci).
• Upper and lower endoscopies required.
• Must be comfortable performing and stabilizing pediatric cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage in a hospital setting.
• Average daily callback ranges from 1–3 calls.
• Perform laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, including da Vinci 2 robot.
• Conduct upper and lower endoscopies.
• Stabilize pediatric cases as needed.
• Coordinate credentialing and privileging through the assignment process.

Skills

Laparoscopic procedures

da Vinci robot experience

Endoscopies

Pediatric care stabilization

General surgery

Tools

da Vinci robot

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

• 24-hour call coverage -- weeklong stretches
• Average daily callback: varies 1 - 3
• Hospital setting
• Full scope bread and butter general surgery required
• Laparoscopic procedures and da Vinci 2 robot experience required
• Upper and lower endoscopies required
• Must be comfortable performing and stabilizing pediatric cases
• Ongoing coverage potential
• We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
• We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
• We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
• Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
• Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail