What is Locum Tenens Surgery?

What is Locum Tenens Surgery?

The term "Locum Tenens," derived from Latin, means "to hold the place of." As a locum tenens surgeon, you provide invaluable temporary support to hospitals, trauma centers, and surgical facilities grappling with staffing shortages. This dynamic role encompasses a wide array of specialties, including general surgery, trauma surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery, ensuring that communities maintain uninterrupted access to essential surgical care.

The demand for skilled surgeons is on an upward trajectory due to the aging population and an aging workforce. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, a shortage of 15,800-30,200 surgeons across all specialties is anticipated by 2034. Locum tenens surgeons can play a vital role in bridging this growing gap, offering their expertise and flexibility to meet the increasing demand for surgical services.

Why Work Locum Tenens Surgery?

Starting a career as a locum tenens surgeon offers a distinct advantage in achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Unlike permanent surgeons, locum tenens surgery empowers you to take control of your schedule, working hours, and assignment durations. This level of career autonomy and adaptability enables you to coordinate your professional commitments with your personal life, effectively mitigating burnout risks and fostering a healthier work-life balance.

In addition to career autonomy, locum tenens surgeons often enjoy lighter workloads and reduced administrative pressures due to the temporary nature of their assignments. By stepping in to bridge staffing gaps, your primary focus remains on patient care, sparing you from excessive administrative duties. As a result, a career as a surgery locum tenens can provide you with heightened flexibility and the freedom to explore other passions and interests outside of your medical practice. This approach to work-life balance can contribute significantly to your overall well-being while allowing you to continue providing essential procedures to communities in need.

If you enjoy traveling while also making a meaningful mark on communities, locum tenens surgery may be for you. As a locum tenens surgeon, you have the freedom to work in vibrant cities or serene rural areas, providing essential surgical services in hospitals and other healthcare facilities facing shortages. As a bonus, Medicus handles all the logistics, leaving you the free time to focus on patient care and immersing yourself in your new community.

Alternatively, if you're seeking a balance between your career and personal commitments without sacrificing the benefits of a locum tenens career, there are also options for assignments closer to your home.

Whether you enjoy working in distant places or the comfort of your local neighborhood, locum tenens surgeon roles cater to your preferences, offering flexible opportunities aligned with your lifestyle and professional aspirations. In either scenario, you'll continue to make a positive impact on communities in need of surgeons and surgical services.

Whether you specialize in general surgery, trauma surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, or any surgical field, and you're looking for a career that offers both increased earnings and the chance to address critical staffing shortages, consider locum tenens assignments. As a locum tenens surgeon, you not only have the opportunity to make a significant impact on communities but also enjoy higher financial rewards compared to permanent surgery positions. This increase in pay is a result of the temporary nature of the job and the heightened demand for surgical expertise and procedures.

Beyond the financial benefits, locum tenens surgeons play a crucial role in addressing healthcare staffing shortages, particularly in areas where specialized care is in high demand and short supply. Whether your preference leans towards bustling urban centers or serene rural towns, locum tenens surgery opportunities can boost your income while ensuring that communities have access to timely surgical care.

Locum tenens surgery opportunities offer the ability to collaborate with a diverse array of surgeons nationwide. Through close collaboration with fellow surgeons, you can create valuable networking connections. Working with a diverse group of surgeons enriches your clinical perspectives and establishes a robust and supportive professional network that can prove invaluable to your professional growth.

Embracing a locum tenens surgeon's career can expand your clinical knowledge and skills beyond the scope of permanent general surgery jobs. By immersing yourself in various healthcare settings that may be different from your home base, you can help expand your expertise while gaining exposure to a wide range of patient populations. Working in surgery locums not only helps contribute to your professional growth but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact on different communities' surgery needs.

Why Work as a Locum Tenens Surgery with Medicus?

Choose Medicus as your ally in surgical locums, and you'll access a dedicated team of industry specialists committed to guiding you through the dynamic landscape of surgical opportunities. Our services extend beyond the conventional offerings of a locum tenens agency, providing a more extensive array of prospects.

In addition to conventional locum tenens assignments, we present exclusive transition projects and openings for interim leadership roles. As an added advantage, gain insights into prevailing market trends for surgeons across all specialties. These distinctive opportunities empower you to utilize your skills and experiences to positively impact communities in need of your surgical expertise.

Whether you opt for a full-time commitment to surgical locum work or integrate it with your permanent position, Medicus grants you the flexibility to tailor your career to suit your preferences. Determine when, where, and how you want to practice, allowing us to collaborate in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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View our current Locum Tenens Surgery job openings

General Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity in Northern CA - Call Coverage

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • California
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a hospital in northern California that has an opening for a General Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7a-7a Emergent cases only Duties: Patient rounding Must be board-eligible or board-certified Paid travel & expenses On...
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Wound Care Locum Tenens Opportunity in North Central WA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Washington
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in north-central Washington that has an opportunity for a wound care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p No call required Setting: Outpatient Daily Volume: 6-11 patients ...
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Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgery Opening in Western NY

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • New York
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • MedicusOne
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in western New York that has an opening for an Orthopedic Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. Opening Overview: Level I Trauma 12-hour day and night call shifts No spine or hand call High volume of pelvic fractures Case Types: Orthopedic trauma, pelvic...
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Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Locum Tenens Opening in Virginia - Call Coverage

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has an opening for an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage for a hospital located less than 30 minutes from Richmond, Virginia. About the Opening: Schedule: Day, night, and weekend call coverage Shift Information: 24-hours Duties: Consults, surgery, and rounding Average...
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Locum Tenens Trauma Surgery Opportunity in Charleston, SC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • South Carolina
  • Physician
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, that has an opening for a Trauma Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Duties: Support trauma, ICU, and emergency general surgery Support Staff: Surgeons, APPs, RNs, and...
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Cardiovascular Surgery APP Locum Tenens Opening in Jacksonville, FL

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Florida
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Cardiology, Vascular Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, with an opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide Cardiovascular Surgery locum tenens coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-hour call, specific dates Daily Volume: 30 patients Procedures Required: First assist...
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Locum Tenens Interventional Cardiology Role in Southeast GA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Georgia
  • Physician
  • Cardiology, Vascular Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in southeast Georgia that has an opening for an Interventional Cardiologist to assist with locum tenens coverage. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: 24-hour weekend call, 7a-7a, specific dates Setting: Inpatient Duties: Perform interventional procedures and TEEs, take...
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Locum Tenens Hand Surgery Opportunity 15 Minutes from Denver, CO

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Colorado
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital 15 minutes from Denver, Colorado, with an opportunity for a Hand Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. Opportunity Details: Level I Trauma center Schedule: 24-hour call, 7a-7a, specific dates Setting: Inpatient, emergency department Daily Volume: 5 admissions ...
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General Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity in Northern UT

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Utah
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in northern Utah that has an opportunity for a General Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates Setting: Inpatient Duties: ER and inpatient general surgery coverage Support Staff: Nurses, techs,...
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Locum Tenens Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Opening in Eastern KY

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Kentucky
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a medical center in eastern Kentucky that has an opening for an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide short-term locum tenens coverage. Opening Overview: Level II Trauma Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates Case Types: Bread-and-butter and complex orthopedic trauma ...
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Federal General Surgery Contract in Northeastern AZ

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Arizona
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
A facility in northeastern Arizona has a contract assignment for a General Surgeon to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7a-3:30p or 8a-5p with call Daily Volume: 2-8 procedures Common Cases: Colonoscopy/EGD, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy,...
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General Surgery PA Locum Tenens Opening in Charlotte, NC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an opening for a General Surgery Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 7a-5p, 4-day workweek No call requirement Setting: Inpatient and outpatient Patient Volume: 15 per shift Support...
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Orthopedic Trauma Surgery APP Locum in Myrtle Beach, SC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • South Carolina
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Locum
A medical center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide Orthopedic Trauma Surgery coverage. Opportunity Details: Level I Trauma Center Schedule: 6a-2p, 6a-6p, 6p-6a Monday-Friday Call: Rotating night call, 24-hour weekend call Daily Volume: 20...
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Cardiovascular Surgery APP Locum Tenens Opening in Atlanta, GA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Georgia
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, with an opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide Cardiovascular Surgery locum tenens coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 10 hour day shifts, 4 days per week Daily Volume: 7-10 cases Procedures Required: Endoscopic...
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Locum Tenens General Surgery Opening in East-Central SC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • South Carolina
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
A hospital in east-central South Carolina has an opening for a General Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates Must be comfortable with all aspects of general surgeries, upper/lower endoscopies, and basic laparoscopies Will work...
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Facial Trauma Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity in South Carolina

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • South Carolina
  • Physician
  • Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is working with a medical center in northeast South Carolina with an opportunity for a surgeon to provide facial trauma locum coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: Call coverage Level II trauma center Daily Volume: 5-6 consults Procedures: Mandibles, oribital floors, lid lacerations Facility:...
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Exclusive General Surgery Locum Tenens Opening in Northern NC

  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Transitions
Medicus is proud to partner with a reputable hospital in northern North Carolina with an exclusive opening for a General Surgeon to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Flexible clinic and call shifts available Daily Census: 15-20 patients Bread & butter general surgery caseload Simple...
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Pediatric Surgery Call Coverage | 1-Hour from New York City

  • New York
  • Physician
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is proud to represent a hospital in south-eastern New York, 1-hour from New York City, with an opening for a Pediatric Surgeon to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Details: Level II Trauma Center Schedule: 24-hour call, 5-10 shifts per month Monthly Volume: 8-10 cases Complimentary travel &...
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