Locum Physician; MD/DO - Surgery - General/ in Missouri
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon, Medical Doctor, Locum Physician, Emergency Medicine Physician
Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Missouri
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
Locum Jobs Online is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified General Surgery MD in Missouri!
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon licensed in Missouri for a 90-day locum tenens assignment. This opportunity begins on Mar 23, 2026, and features 24-hour call shifts from 8am to 8am, with weekend and possible occasional weekday coverage. The surgeon will provide a broad range of adult, pediatric, and trauma procedures in a trauma facility utilizing the Epic EMR system.
Job Details
- Location:
Missouri - Start Date:
Mar 23, 2026 - LOA: 90 days
- Provider Type Needed:
General Surgeon - Schedule:
8am-8am call shifts; weekends without coverage and possible occasional weekday shifts
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform general surgery for adult, pediatric, neonate, and trauma patients
- Conduct laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
- Provide head and neck surgery, chest wall and pleural procedures, and breast surgery
- Manage obstetric and gynecologic surgery as required
- Conduct liver surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Handle minor orthopedic and hand surgery cases
- Manage ventilation, chest tube insertion, and central line insertion
- Place PA catheters and perform vascular surgery
- Provide plastic and pediatric surgery procedures
Additional Information
- Missouri medical license required
- Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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