General/Light Trauma Surgeon

Jackson & Coker is seeking a General/Light Trauma Surgeon for locum tenens 24-hour call coverage in North Central Mississippi during the upcoming holiday season. This role involves providing essential surgical services, including daily patient rounding and covering emergent cases in the ED, within a Level III Trauma designated facility. The position offers an opportunity to support a community in a college town, with case volumes varying based on local events.Practice Info100% 24-hour call coverage onlyBread & Butter General Surgery coverage to include level 3 traumaAverage # of cases vary due to being located in a college town, with a minimum of 2-3 cases per day and up to 7-8 on home game weekendsFacility has two staffed General Surgeons; locums coverage is to allow them to have some time offNo mid-level support at the facility designated to General Surgery service lineHospital details: 200+ bed facility, Level III Trauma Designation, Epic EMRResponsibilitiesCompleting daily patient roundingCovering the ED for new consults/emergent casesCompensationHOLIDAY PAYBenefitsTop-rated malpractice insuranceFull-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-timeShift & ScheduleThursday, 11/26 at 7AM - Monday, 11/30 at 7AM (Thanksgiving)Wednesday, 12/23 at 7AM - Monday, 12/28 at 7AM (Christmas)Thursday, 12/31 at 7AM - Monday, 1/4/26 at 7AM (New Year's)RequirementsMinimum of 110 general/trauma surgery procedural case logs during the past 24 monthsThree references from the last 24 months: 2 peer references + 1 leadership40 hours of CME per two year cycleBoard CertificationActive, unrestricted Mississippi medical license required