General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in EasternLouisiana

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Melville (LA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an MD to provide on-site call-based general surgery coverage in Eastern Louisiana. The clinician will cover inpatient, OR, and ER settings during assigned periods with solo call, ensuring continuity of surgical care.

Dates include multi-interval coverage with 7a start times; board certification negotiable per facility, and the assignment is for locums with on-site support. Case load varies, and call is required.

Qualifications

• Board certification required or negotiable as per facility needs.
• General surgery board certification is preferred for continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide call-based general surgery coverage on-site.
• Perform standard general surgery procedures in inpatient, OR, and ER settings.
• Maintain continuous availability for scheduled and emergent surgical needs.

Education

Board Certification Required

Job description

Title: MD

About the Facility

This facility operates without trauma designation and maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support call-based general surgery coverage on an on-site basis. The facility is structured to support locum tenens coverage across the general surgery service line during a medical leave period. Clinical operations are configured to ensure quality surgical care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Eastern Louisiana is filled with delicious cuisine, scenic bayous, vibrant music, charming small towns, and lots of culture.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide call-based general surgery coverage across inpatient, OR, and ER settings on an on-site basis, structured as solo call for the duration of each assigned period. Primary responsibilities include performing standard general surgery procedures and maintaining continuous availability for both scheduled and emergent surgical needs. Case volume is low, and clinicians should be comfortable managing a broad range of standard general surgery cases. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Support Staff: tbd

Patient Population: All Ages

Call Ratio/Schedule: Solo call while on assignment

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No

Board Certification Required: Negotiable

Dates Needed: 11/26 7a - 12/6 7a; 12/29 7a - 1/3 7a

Shift Type: Call

Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER

Call Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

Job Reference Id: ORD-227065-MD-LA