Description
This is a contract, on-site position offering an excellent opportunity for an Associate-level physician to provide essential surgical care in a dynamic clinical environment.
As a Locum General Surgeon, you will deliver comprehensive surgical services, including preoperative assessment, operative procedures, and postoperative management for a diverse patient population. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient safety, clinical outcomes, and continuity of care within the medical practice.
Responsibilities
- Perform general surgical procedures, including abdominal, gastrointestinal, and soft tissue surgeries
- Conduct preoperative evaluations and develop individualized surgical treatment plans
- Provide postoperative care and monitor patient recovery and outcomes
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation
- Manage emergency surgical cases as required during scheduled coverage
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
- Counsel patients and families on surgical options, risks, and recovery expectations
- Adhere to all clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical reviews
- Ensure continuity of care during and after the locum assignment
Requirements
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of California
- Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery
- Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program
- Experience at the Associate level in a clinical or hospital setting
- Strong clinical judgment and surgical technical proficiency
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
- Current ACLS and BLS certification
- Willingness to work on-site in Pleasanton
- Availability for a contract-based locum assignment
Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7a-7a
Emergent cases only
Duties: Patient rounding
Must be board-eligible or board-certified
Paid travel & expenses