General Surgeon Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Metro Denver, Colorado

Jobtome; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Board Certified General Surgeon for 24-hour on-site call coverage at a Level III Trauma Center. The clinician will perform general surgery and trauma procedures, round on inpatients, and manage 4–5 surgeries per shift with continuous availability for emergent needs. All documentation will be in EPIC EMR.

Requirements include active state or compact licensure, and BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and prescriptive authority. This assignment begins December 2026 and continues long-term.

Qualifications

• Board certification in General Surgery is required.
• Active state or compact license is required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general surgery and trauma procedures on-call.
• Rounding on inpatient cases (8–10 patients per shift).
• Handle 4–5 surgeries per shift and ensure continuous readiness for scheduled and emergent needs.
• Document all care using the EPIC EMR system.

Skills

General Surgery

Trauma Coverage

On-call Availability

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Active Medical License (State or Compact)

BLS

Tools

EPIC EMR

ACLS

PALS

ATLS

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-225902-MD-CO- Title: MD- Dates Needed: December 2026 - Ongoing- Shift Type: 24-Hour Call- Assignment Type: OR- Call Required: Yes- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a Level III Trauma Center, providing comprehensive surgical and trauma services to the patient population served. 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, with EPIC EMR utilized for patient documentation and care coordination.

About the Facility Location

The region offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational opportunities suited to varied interests, including mountain recreation and winter sports accessible within a short drive. Cultural amenities, dining options, and leisure activities are available throughout the area, providing clinicians with varied options for time away from clinical responsibilities. The surrounding region supports year-round activities and attractions reflective of its geographic and cultural character.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide general surgery trauma call coverage on 24-hour shifts at an on-site Level III Trauma facility, with scheduling structured primarily around long weekends (Thursday/Friday through Sunday/Monday), beginning December 2026 on an ongoing basis. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery and trauma procedures, rounding on inpatient cases (volume of 8-10 inpatients and 4-5 surgeries per shift), and maintaining continuous availability for both scheduled and emergent surgical needs throughout each assigned call period. All clinical documentation must be completed using the EPIC EMR system. Board certification in General Surgery, an active state or Compact license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 8-10 inpatient; 4-5 surgeries per shift
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No