General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Brigham City, Utah

LocumTenens.com; Orangeville (UT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a General Surgeon for on-site call coverage in Brigham City, Utah. You will work 24-hour shifts across inpatient and emergency department settings, with ongoing coverage during scheduled periods.

The role requires providing general surgical care, maintaining availability for emergent needs, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. State licensure, DEA, and prescriptive authority are required.

Qualifications

• General surgery coverage in inpatient and ER settings.
• Board certification in General Surgery is negotiable.
• Active state license, DEA and prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgery procedures on 24-hour shifts.
• Maintain continuous availability for scheduled and emergent needs.
• Cover both inpatient and emergency room services on-site.

Skills

General Surgery

Call Coverage

Inpatient Care

ER Coverage

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Tools

Active State Medical License

Active State DEA

Prescriptive Authority

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224237-MD-UT
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:Oct 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;ER
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This community hospital maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support call-based general surgery coverage across inpatient and emergency room settings on an on-site basis. The emergency room unit is staffed with nurses, technicians, and radiology services to support clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period. Clinical operations are structured to ensure quality surgical care delivery for the patient population served.

About the Facility Location

Brigham City is a historic small town in Northern Utah, recognized for its downtown architecture, community events, and agricultural heritage rooted in peach farming along the western slope of the Wasatch Mountains. The area offers a range of attractions, including an annual quilt show, a local history museum, an open-air rocket display located 2 miles past the Golden Spike National Historic Site turnoff, and the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Main Street serves as a central hub for dining, shopping, and a farmers market, providing clinicians on assignment with accessible options during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide general surgery call coverage on 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM) across inpatient and emergency room settings at an on-site facility, with 30 shifts required per month. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery procedures and maintaining continuous availability for both scheduled and emergent surgical needs throughout each assigned call period. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, and board certification in General Surgery is negotiable. An active state license, active state DEA, and prescriptive authority are required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:TBD
• Support Staff:Support staff: ER unit housed with nurses, techs, and radiology services
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No