Locum Tenens Physician - General Surgery Needed in IA
- ID: 206339
- Updated June 4th, 2025
- Job ID 206339
- Job Title Physician - General Surgery
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty General Surgery
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State IA
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 44 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a 44-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa. The assignment begins on 08/07/2025, and involves providing 24-hour out-of-house call coverage from 6 AM to 6 AM. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with scopes, bread and butter general surgery procedures, and C-sections. This role involves general surgery call coverage for a facility, patient consults to the ER, and basic bread and butter cases. Rural/Critical Access hospital experience is a plus. The position requires an active Iowa medical license and familiarity with Meditech EHR.
Job Details:
Location: Iowa
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 08/07/2025
LOA: 44 days
Provider Type Needed: General Surgeon
Schedule: 24-hour out-of-house call (6 AM to 6 AM)
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide general surgery call coverage for a facility
• Perform patient consults in the Emergency Room
• Conduct basic bread and butter surgical cases
• Carry out scopes and other general surgery procedures
• Perform C-sections as required
• Handle a variety of general surgery cases in a rural setting
• Utilize Meditech EHR system
Additional Information:
• Active Iowa medical license required
• Rural/Critical Access hospital experience preferred
• Opportunity for assignment extension
Apply now to learn more!
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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided