Locum | Physician General Surgery

CompHealth; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 173,000 - 373,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary housing

Travel arrangements

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

CompHealth is seeking physicians for locum tenens opportunities in Missouri. Eligible assignments include inpatient and emergency department call with typical loads and a focus on rapid response times.

Opportunities range from daily to yearly commitments, with complimentary housing, travel arrangements, and malpractice coverage provided. Broad surgical skills like OB/GYN and laparoscopy are preferred.

Qualifications

• Call assignments up to 10 days per month.
• 30-minute response time required.
• Inpatient and emergency department call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and ED call coverage.
• Manage typical patient loads during shifts.
• Coordinate with surgical teams for laparoscopic procedures.

Skills

Call coverage

Emergency department

Laparoscopic surgery

Endoscopy

OB/GYN

Breast surgery

Liver procedures

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.

• Call only -- up to 10 days per month, ongoing
• Call ratio 1:3 -- 30-minute response time required
• 6 - 8 patients per shift typical patient load
• 3 - 5 admissions and 8 - 10 patients seen per 24-hour call
• Inpatient and emergency department call coverage
• 10 OR rooms available
• Laparoscopic procedures preferred -- appendectomy, cholecystectomy
• Broad surgical skills preferred -- OB/GYN, breast, liver, endoscopy
• 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