Surgery - General Physician

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.

Location: Charles City, Iowa, US

Posted Date: 8/27/2025