Physician - 64788660

Med Source Consultants; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice included

Job summary

Med Source Consultants is seeking a Surgeon for locum tenens coverage in Dothan, AL. The physician will provide inpatient consults and ER coverage in a Level 3 trauma center, with experience in general and laparoscopic surgery.

Board-certified or board-eligible surgeons with ACLS/BLS and Alabama license are required; credentialing takes about 30 days. Inpatient procedures include cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication, with central line and chest tube capabilities.

Qualifications

• Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible.
• Active Alabama license or IMLC.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient consults and emergency room coverage.
• Rounding on inpatient consults.
• Perform general surgery procedures including laparoscopic techniques.

Skills

Inpatient consults

Emergency coverage

Laparoscopic surgery

Chest tube insertion

Central line insertion

Vascular access

Rounding on consults

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Physician – 64788660 Physician

Location

Dothan, AL

Dothan, Alabama, known as the "Peanut Capital of the World," offers a warm Southern charm with a low cost of living and a welcoming community. The city provides a great quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and is conveniently situated near the Florida panhandle for easy weekend getaways.

Facility

This is a well-established 200-bed regional medical center serving the southeastern Alabama area, offering a full range of surgical and emergency services. The facility is a Level 3 trauma center with strong departmental support, providing an excellent environment for locum physicians to make a meaningful impact.

Opportunity

Physician – Surgery – General

Job Details

• Coverage period begins at 7am CST on 10/9 and ends at 7am on 10/11
• No clinic coverage required; responsibilities include inpatient consults and emergency room coverage
• Rounding on any inpatient consults
• 20 patient encounters per shift
• Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible
• Active Alabama license or IMLC required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
• Level 3 trauma center
• General surgery required, including adult and trauma cases
• Laparoscopic surgery required, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Chest wall and pleural procedures required
• Chest tube insertion required
• Central line insertion required
• Vascular access devices required

Compensation

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Physician Job Type

Locums Tenens

Specialty

Surgery - General

State Location

- Dothan, AL