Surgery (General) | Physician

General Surgery Physician – Locum Tenens in Medford, Wisconsin

Join a flexible Wisconsin locum tenens opportunity providing adult general surgery coverage in Medford, WI. This physician job offers scheduled 24-hour call in an 18-bed critical access hospital with 24-hour anesthesia, laboratory, and imaging support.

Locum Tenens Job Details

• Location: Medford, Wisconsin
• Opportunity Type: Per diem locum tenens physician coverage
• Specialty: Adult general surgery
• Healthcare Setting: 18-bed critical access hospital; Level IV trauma setting
• Coverage: 24-hour general surgery call
• Call Schedule: Call begins at 5:00 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 a.m. the following day; 2-hour callback expectation
• Coverage Dates: June 18–20; July 2–4, July 16, and July 24–25; August 13–15 and August 27–29; September 10–12 and September 24–26; October 8–10, October 22–24, and October 30–31; November 5–7 and November 19–21; December 3–5, December 17–19, and December 31, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,390–$7,570
• Clinical Support: 24-hour CRNA coverage, laboratory services, and imaging services
• Credentialing: Estimated timeframe of 30–60 days

General Surgery Physician Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience practicing adult general surgery
• Current physician license and eligibility to practice in Wisconsin
• Current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications
• Demonstrated competence with appendectomy and cholecystectomy procedures
• Experience performing upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
• Trauma surgery experience preferred
• Experience with laparoscopic surgery preferred
• Ability to respond to urgent surgical needs during scheduled call coverage

General Surgeon Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour general surgery call coverage for adult patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage surgical patients in an acute-care hospital setting
• Perform general surgical procedures, including appendectomy and cholecystectomy
• Perform upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy as clinically indicated
• Respond to callback needs within the expected 2-hour timeframe
• Collaborate with anesthesia, emergency, laboratory, imaging, and nursing teams
• Provide timely consultation and treatment for emergent and urgent surgical conditions

Explore this general surgery locum tenens opportunity in welcoming central Wisconsin. Apply now to provide high-quality surgical care in Medford.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.