General Surgeon Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Colorado

Jobtome; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concierge support

Credentialing support

Digital assignment hub

Job summary

LocumTenens.Com is seeking a board-certified General Surgeon for 24-hour on-site call coverage at a Level III Trauma Center. The assignment emphasizes weekend primary coverage with shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM and ongoing on weekends, with back-to-back on-call rotations.

Board certification is required for this inpatient position. Responsibilities include responding to ED consultations, managing inpatients, addressing urgent surgical needs, and performing general surgery and trauma procedures

Qualifications

• Board-certified General Surgeon with full medical license.
• Experience providing trauma/general surgery coverage.
• Willingness to work 24-hour call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency department consultations and urgent surgical needs.
• Manage existing inpatients and coordinate care with OR staff.
• Perform general surgery and trauma procedures as clinically indicated.
• Provide on-site coverage during assigned 24-hour blocks.

Skills

General Surgery

Trauma Coverage

Inpatient Care

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-226651-MD-CO- Title: MD- Dates Needed: Dec 17 (7a) - Dec 25 (7a); Ongoing on weekends Fri (7a) - Mon (7a)- Shift Type: 24-Hour Call- Assignment Type: Inpatient- Call Required: Yes- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This nonprofit acute care hospital operates as a Level III Trauma Center, offering advanced medical technology and comprehensive specialty services to patients across a broad regional service area. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support call-based general surgery coverage on an on-site basis. Clinical operations are structured to ensure quality surgical care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Colorado offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational opportunities suited to varied interests. The state features ski resorts, hiking trails, scenic byways, and outdoor attractions such as Garden of the Gods and the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, along with nature and wildlife tours available across the region. Cultural offerings include art walks, breweries, museums, and community events distributed throughout the state's diverse cities and regions, providing clinicians with varied options for time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide 24-hour general surgery call coverage on shifts structured from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM at a Level III Trauma Center, with primary coverage focused on weekends. Responsibilities include responding to emergency department consultations, managing existing inpatients, addressing urgent surgical needs, and performing general surgery and trauma procedures as clinically indicated. This is an inpatient‑only position with no clinic responsibilities. Board certification in General Surgery is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Support Staff: Nurses, OR staff as needed

Patient Population: All Ages

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: No

Government: No

Why choose LocumTenens.Com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details