General Surgery Call in Mississippi | IMLC Accepted

Job description

An established Level III trauma center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon for ongoing locum tenens coverage beginning November 1, 2026.

The physician will provide inpatient General Surgery coverage through 24-hour beeper call. This assignment is well suited for a surgeon comfortable managing a broad inpatient census and performing laparoscopic procedures.

Schedule
- 24-hour beeper call
- 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Ongoing coverage beginning November 1, 2026
- Approximately 5 patients per shift

Practice Environment
- Inpatient General Surgery
- Level III trauma center
- Approximately 30 beds in the surgical department
- Cerner EMR
- Laparoscopic surgery experience required
- General Surgery and trauma-related call coverage

Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive locum tenens compensation
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage may be available
- Streamlined credentialing process, approximately 3 days
- Compensation details available upon request

Requirements
- Board Certified in General Surgery
- Active Mississippi medical license or IMLC eligibility
- Active DEA
- BLS and ATLS certifications
- Laparoscopic surgery experience
- Fellowship training preferred

Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, offers a convenient regional location with access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and major cities throughout Mississippi and the Gulf Coast.

• Ongoing 24-hour General Surgery beeper call beginning November 1, 2026
• Level III trauma center with approximately 5 patients per shift
• - Mississippi license or IMLC accepted; credentialing in approximately 3 days