Locum | Physician General Surgery

Comphealt; Tennessee; On-site; USD 193,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

CompHealth seeks a locum tenens General Surgeon for a Tennessee assignment. The role requires proficiency in laparoscopic procedures, including appendectomy and cholecystectomy, with preferred experience in hernioplasty and Nissen fundoplication.

An in-house call with rapid response time is required, and the schedule follows a 14 on/14 off pattern. Shifts range from morning to night across multiple blocks, and 32–36 patients are typically seen per shift.

Qualifications

• Laparoscopic surgery skills required.
• Experience with appendectomy and cholecystectomy is beneficial.
• In-house call with a 30-minute response time is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum general surgery coverage for Tennessee assignments.
• Work within 14 on/14 off schedule across multiple shifts.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to manage patient load and operative cases.

Skills

Laparoscopic surgery

Appendectomy

Cholecystectomy

Hernioplasty

Nissen fundoplication

In-house call

14 on 14 off schedule

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

General surgery residency

Job description

Locum Tenens General Surgeon Is Wanted in Tennessee

Quick Facts

• 14 on / 14 off schedule - AM, afternoon, and night shifts available
• Shift hours: 7 am - 7 pm, 11 am - 11 pm, and 11 pm - 11 am
• 32 - 36 patients per shift
• 2 APPs on day shift assist with rounding and patient load
• Laparoscopic surgery skills preferred - appendectomy, cholecystectomy
• Hernioplasty and Nissen fundoplication skills preferred
• In-house call - 30-minute response time required