Locum | Physician General Surgery

Weatherby Healthcare; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 332,000 - 443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

24-hour Weatherby consultant access

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks a general surgery physician for call-only coverage in a hospital setting in Hattiesburg, MS. This 4-day assignment includes an average of 5 patients per call, with ATLS required and laparoscopic skills expected (appendix-, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty).

The role demands ventilation management, chest tube and central line insertion. Competitive compensation with pre-paid travel and housing, plus 24/7 Weatherby consultant support.

Qualifications

• General surgery hospital setting experience required.
• ATLS certification required.
• Trauma experience required.
• Laparoscopic skills required (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty).
• Ventilation management, chest tube and central line insertion required.

Responsibilities

• Call only coverage for general surgery patients.
• 4-day assignment.
• Average of 5 patients seen per call.

Skills

Laparoscopic skills

Trauma experience

Ventilation management

Chest tube insertion

Central line insertion

ATLS

Job description

• Call only coverage -- 4-day assignment
• Avg 5 patients seen per call
• General surgery hospital setting
• ATLS required
• Laparoscopic skills required -- appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty
• Trauma experience required
• Ventilation management, chest tube, and central line insertion required
• Potential for future dates
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

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.