Locum | Physician General Surgery

CompHealth; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary housing

Travel arrangements

Comprehensive malpractice coverage

Credentialing support

Dedicated recruiter

Job summary

CompHealth is seeking locum providers for hospital assignments in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This role features 24-hour shifts in a high-volume trauma and acute care surgery setting, with opportunities for permanent placement. You’ll handle ED consults, urgent OR demands and trauma calls, with ATLS certification required.

Census can exceed 30 patients per day in this demanding setting. We arrange complimentary housing and travel, full malpractice coverage, credentialing support and a dedicated

Qualifications

• ATLS certification required.
• Experience with ED consults, trauma calls, and urgent OR demands.
• Experience in acute care surgery and trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on 24-hour shifts in a hospital setting.
• Manage ED consults, trauma calls and urgent OR demands.
• Assist in trauma surgery cases and related procedures.

Skills

24-hour shifts

High patient census

Trauma surgery

ED consults

Urgent OR demands

Laparoscopic surgery

OB/GYN surgery

Liver surgery

Education

ATLS certification

Job description

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.

• 24-hour shifts -- 24/7 in-house coverage required
• Census can exceed 30 patients per day
• Hospital setting -- acute care surgery and trauma
• Handles ED consults, urgent OR demands, and all trauma calls
• ATLS certification required
• Laparoscopic, chest, breast, OB/GYN, and liver surgery preferred
• Vacancy coverage while recruiting for permanent provider
• Option to obtain permanent position
• We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
• We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
• We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
• Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
• Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Please reach out to your consultant for more information.