Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Decatur, GA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Decatur, GA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-56422
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: General Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Decatur & Atlanta, GA 
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call only
  
• Coverage Period: Feb 01, 2027 – May 28, 2027
  
• Call Schedule: Mon – Sun, 7a – 7p (call coverage); 12 hrs
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Response Time: 5 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Average Daily Volume: 10
  

• EMR System: Epic
  

• Required
  • General Surgery
    
  • Adult
    
  • Pediatric
    
  • Neonate
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (not specified below)
    
  • Appendectomy
    
  • Cholecystectomy
    
  • Hernioplasty
    
  • Nissen Fundoplication
    
  • Head/neck surgery (including thyroid)
    
  • Chest wall/pleural procedures
    
  • Breast surgery
    
  • Obstetric & gynecologic surgery
    
  • Cesarean section
    
  • D&C
    
  • Hysterectomy
    
  • Liver surgery
    
  • GI endoscopy
    
  • Upper
    
  • Lower
    
  • Sigmoidoscopy
    
  • Colonoscopy
    
  • Minor Orthopedics
    
  • Hand Surgery
    
  • Ventilation management
    
  • Chest tube insertion
    
  • Central line insertion
    
  • PA Catheter placement
    
  • Laser certification
    
  • Vascular Surgery
    
  • Aneurysm repairs
    
  • Thoracic
    
  • Abdominal
    
  • Arterial bypass
    
  • Peripheral
    
  • Vascular access devices
    
  • AV shunt
    
  • Plastic Surgery
    
  • Artesias
    
  • Esophageal
    
  • Intestinal
    
  • Biliary
    
  • Abdominal wall defects
    
  • Gastroschisis
    
  • Umbilical defects
    
  • Hernia
    
  • Omphalocele
    
  • Diaphragmatic hernia
    
  • Imperforate anus
    
  • PDA ligation
    

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Licensed in GA
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  

• Provide on-call coverage for general surgery services during assigned shifts (Mon–Sun, 7a–7p).
  
• Respond to emergency consultations and manage acute surgical conditions in the inpatient setting.
  
• Perform surgical consultations and coordinate care with emergency department and other specialists.
  
• Supervise and manage inpatient surgical patients, including post-operative care and rounding.
  
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure timely and appropriate patient management.