Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Tennessee

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other Location: Tennessee Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified General Surgery MD in Tennessee!

• Job Reference Id: ORD-214923-MD-TN
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: No
• Job Duration: Locums

This facility provides comprehensive general surgery services with established protocols for both routine and emergency surgical procedures. The hospital maintains modern surgical equipment and dedicated support staff to ensure quality surgical care delivery for patients requiring surgical interventions.

Tennessee offers extensive outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking, biking, river rafting, and caving throughout its landlocked terrain. The state features industrial areas with active breweries that provide both indoor and outdoor seating options for visitors. Tennessee maintains a variety of attractions and activities suitable for both serious adventurers and casual explorers seeking diverse experiences.

The clinician will provide comprehensive general surgery services with 24-hour call coverage for inpatient settings. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery procedures, managing emergency surgical consultations, and responding to beeper calls with a 15-minute response time requirement. The position involves a 2-3 call ratio with an average of 2-3 phone consultations per 24-hour period and typically seeing 1-2 patients with approximately 1 admission per shift.

• Case Load/PPD: Low ED volume - 2-3 patients per day
• Support Staff: 4 RNs
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 2-3
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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