Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Hattiesburg, MS

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-49256
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Hattiesburg, MS 39402
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: each day
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need

• Average Daily Volume: 5 patients/day
• Admissions: 3
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: 4

• EMR System: cerner

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Required
  • General Surgery
  • Adult
  • Trauma
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication)
• Preferred
  • 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: Board Eligible required
• Licenses: Licensed in MS or Universal License (IMLC)
• Certifications: BLS, ATLS
• Fellowship: Preferred