Physician

Job Type

Locums Tenens

Specialty

Surgery – General

State

Location

– Dothan, AL

Description

Location:
Dothan, AL

Dothan, Alabama, known as the “Peanut Capital of the World,” offers a warm Southern charm with a low cost of living and a welcoming community. The city provides a great quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and is conveniently situated near the Florida panhandle for easy weekend getaways.

Facility:
This is a well-established 200-bed regional medical center serving the southeastern Alabama area, offering a full range of surgical and emergency services. The facility is a Level 3 trauma center with strong departmental support, providing an excellent environment for locum physicians to make a meaningful impact.

Opportunity:
Physician – Surgery – General

Job Details:

• Coverage period begins at 7am CST on 10/9 and ends at 7am on 10/11
• No clinic coverage required; responsibilities include inpatient consults and emergency room coverage
• Rounding on any inpatient consults
• 20 patient encounters per shift
• Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible
• Active Alabama license or IMLC required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
• Level 3 trauma center
• General surgery required, including adult and trauma cases
• Laparoscopic surgery required, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Chest wall and pleural procedures required
• Chest tube insertion required
• Central line insertion required
• Vascular access devices required

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Job ID

64788660