Physician - General Surgeon

Barton Associates; California; On-site; USD 332,000 - 590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Travel-related expenses covered

A-rated medical malpractice insurance

Dedicated recruiter for future travel

Job summary

Barton Associates is seeking a dedicated General Surgeon for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in California. The role requires 24-hour general surgery call coverage and morning rounds for hospitalist sign-out, with ongoing sporadic shifts starting from January.

Responsibilities include managing cases such as laparoscopy, appendicitis, gallbladders, hernias, I&Ds, minor biopsies, and occasional wound debridement, and handling complex cases like necrotizing fasciitis and perforated bowel.

Qualifications

• Board-certified General Surgeon required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour General Surgery Call Coverage.
• Conduct morning rounds starting at 6:00am for Hospitalist sign out.
• Manage cases including laparoscopy, appendicitis, gall bladders, hernias, I&Ds, minor biopsies, and wound debridement.
• Address complex cases such as necrotizing fasciitis and perforated bowel.

Skills

24-hour call coverage

Morning rounds

Case management

Education

Board Certification: General Surgery

BLS

Tools

Tenzing EMR

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated General Surgeon Physician for a 30-day assignment in CA. This urgent locum tenens opportunity with ongoing sporadic shifts available from January onward. The role involves 24-hour general surgery call coverage, including morning rounds for hospitalist sign-out, ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide 24-hour General Surgery Call Coverage
• Conduct morning rounds starting at 6:00am daily for Hospitalist sign out
• Manage cases including Laparoscopy, Appendicitis, Gall Bladders, Hernias, I&Ds, minor biopsies, and occasional wound debridement
• Address complex cases such as necrotizing fasciitis and perforated bowel

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: General Surgery
• Other Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Tenzing EMR
• Setting: Call Only
• Call Schedule: Out of House Call, 24-hour shifts
• Patients per day: 2-7
• LOA: 30 Days
• Staffing Mix: Full support staff including Hospitalists, ICU physicians, RNs, and additional specialists (GI, OB, Ortho) on-call 24/7

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities