Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Texas
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Our client in Texas is seeking a skilled General Surgeon Physician for a 23-day assignment beginning Sep 4, 2026. This role involves seeing patients in the department and performing a comprehensive range of general surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgeries, GI endoscopy, vascular surgery, hand surgery, chest procedures, and pacemaker insertions, with schedule details to be determined.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide general surgical care for adult patients, including trauma cases.
• Perform laparoscopic procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication.
• Conduct head/neck surgery, including thyroid procedures.
• Perform chest wall/pleural procedures and breast surgery.
• Execute GI endoscopy, including upper endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy.
• Undertake hand surgery, ventilation management, chest tube insertion, and central line insertion.
• Perform vascular surgery and pacemaker insertions.
• Manage patients in the department, performing general surgery and related procedures as needed.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in General Surgery is required.
• EMR System: Medhost.
• Completion of a 2-year fellowship is required.
• Credentialing timeframe: 3 days.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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