Surgery - General Physician

Location:
Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg, Mississippi offers a vibrant mid-sized city experience with a welcoming Southern charm and a strong sense of community. Known as the "Hub City," it provides an excellent quality of life with affordable living, diverse dining options, and easy access to the Gulf Coast beaches.

Facility:
This well-established medical center is a 30-bed facility operating as a Level 3 trauma center, providing comprehensive surgical services to the surrounding community. The facility offers strong departmental support and a streamlined credentialing process, making it an excellent environment for locum tenens physicians.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - General

Job Details:

• Provide general surgery services with approximately 5 patient encounters per shift
• Perform adult general surgery in a Level 3 trauma center setting
• Trauma surgery experience required
• Perform laparoscopic surgical procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Must hold an active Mississippi license or IMLC
• Board certification required (minimum board certification eligible)
• ATLS and BLS certifications required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 3 days
• Nearest airports include New Orleans, Jackson, and Gulfport
• Assignment begins November 1, 2026 on an ongoing basis

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.