Locum General Surgeon — 24/7 On-Call for 13 Weeks (El Paso)

Aya Locums; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 277,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging coverage

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Aya Locums has an immediate locum general surgery assignment in El Paso, TX. The position is a physician role within the surgery specialty, starting 12-22-26 for 13 weeks, with 24-hour on-call coverage and a standard 5, 24-hour shift schedule.

The facility is an acute care hospital, and candidates must hold an MD/DO with ABMS board certification in surgery and active Texas licensure, plus ACLS. Prior clinical experience and strong intraoperative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training in surgery accredited by ACGME or AOA.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of surgeries including appendectomies, hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, emergency surgeries, and upper and lower endoscopies.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Be on-call for emergency surgeries, such as trauma cases or unexpected complications.
• Provide consultations to patients and other medical professionals regarding surgical options and care plans.
• Provide patient education about post-operative care and follow-up requirements.

Skills

General surgery expertise

Decision making

Manual dexterity

Communication

Adaptability

Education

MD or DO from medical school

Surgical residency (ACGME or AOA)

Job description

Aya Locums has an immediate locum general surgery assignment in El Paso, TX. The position is a physician role within the surgery specialty, starting 12-22-26 for 13 weeks, with 24-hour on-call coverage and a standard 5, 24-hour shift schedule.

The facility is an acute care hospital, and candidates must hold an MD/DO with ABMS board certification in surgery and active Texas licensure, plus ACLS. Prior clinical experience and strong intraoperative skills are essential.