Locum General Surgeon — 24/7 Call Coverage (CA)

Barton Associates; California; On-site; USD 332,000 - 590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Travel-related expenses covered

A-rated medical malpractice insurance

Dedicated recruiter for future travel

Job summary

Barton Associates is seeking a dedicated General Surgeon for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in California. The role requires 24-hour general surgery call coverage and morning rounds for hospitalist sign-out, with ongoing sporadic shifts starting from January.

Responsibilities include managing cases such as laparoscopy, appendicitis, gallbladders, hernias, I&Ds, minor biopsies, and occasional wound debridement, and handling complex cases like necrotizing fasciitis and perforated bowel.

Qualifications

• Board-certified General Surgeon required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour General Surgery Call Coverage.
• Conduct morning rounds starting at 6:00am for Hospitalist sign out.
• Manage cases including laparoscopy, appendicitis, gall bladders, hernias, I&Ds, minor biopsies, and wound debridement.
• Address complex cases such as necrotizing fasciitis and perforated bowel.

Skills

24-hour call coverage

Morning rounds

Case management

Education

Board Certification: General Surgery

BLS

Tools

Tenzing EMR

Job description

Barton Associates is seeking a dedicated General Surgeon for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in California. The role requires 24-hour general surgery call coverage and morning rounds for hospitalist sign-out, with ongoing sporadic shifts starting from January.

Responsibilities include managing cases such as laparoscopy, appendicitis, gallbladders, hernias, I&Ds, minor biopsies, and occasional wound debridement, and handling complex cases like necrotizing fasciitis and perforated bowel.