General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Longmont, Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 277,000 - 461,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a General Surgeon for on-site 24-hour call coverage at a Level III Trauma Center in Colorado. The assignment runs Dec 18–Dec 23 with on-site responsibilities in inpatient and ED settings.

Responsibilities include managing emergencies, performing general surgery procedures, and providing continuous availability for scheduled and emergent cases during the call period. Board certification is negotiable for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Board certification in General Surgery is negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour general surgery call coverage on-site.
• Manage surgical consultations and emergencies.
• Maintain continuous patient care across all ages during each call period.

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Job description

This full-service acute care hospital operates as a Level III Trauma Center, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency 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.

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-229018-MD-CO
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:Dec 18 - Dec 23
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This full-service acute care hospital operates as a Level III Trauma Center, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency 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

The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Recreational opportunities include walking and biking trails along the St. Vrain Greenway, paddleboarding and fishing at Union Reservoir Nature Area, and beginner-friendly biking and river tubing at Dickens Farm Nature Area. The Downtown Creative District provides local boutiques, galleries, craft breweries, and artisanal dining, while the local museum serves as a cultural hub for arts and history. The community hosts festivals, live music, and celebrations throughout the year, reflecting its cultural diversity and providing clinicians with varied options during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide 24-hour general surgery call coverage (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM) on an on-site inpatient basis at a Level III Trauma Center, managing surgical consultations, emergencies, and ongoing patient care across all age groups. Average callback time is approximately 6 hours per shift, with coverage structured across inpatient and emergency department settings. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery procedures and maintaining continuous availability for both scheduled and emergent surgical needs throughout each assigned call period. Board certification in General Surgery is negotiable for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:Echo Tech, Lab Tech, Nuclear Tech, X-Ray Tech
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No