Locum - Physician - Surgery - General Newport News, VA

Job description

Location:
Newport News, VA

Newport News, Virginia offers a vibrant coastal city experience rich in history, culture, and natural beauty along the scenic shores of the Chesapeake Bay region. With a thriving arts scene, world-class museums, and easy access to Virginia Beach and the greater Hampton Roads area, Newport News is an exciting destination for any locum provider.

Facility:
This faith-based hospital has been serving its community since 1952, providing exceptional medical care with a mission rooted in compassionate, high-quality healthcare. The facility is focused on delivering innovative procedures through highly skilled and caring healthcare professionals, making it a rewarding environment for any locum provider.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - General Surgery

Job Details:

• Locum coverage needed for August 3 and 4, 2026 only - just 2 days of coverage required
• Inpatient/hospital-based practice setting serving an adult patient population
• Average of 3-4 patients per day in a hospital-based setting
• Perform regular general surgery skills - no bariatric call or bariatric patients
• Call coverage required via beeper/phone call with an average of 3-4 callback hours depending on surgical cases
• EMR/Documentation system is Epic
• Facility is not a trauma center designation
• 1 provider needed for this coverage period
• Credentialing timeframe is approximately 1 month; temporary privileges may be available for the right candidate given the short notice
• Active Virginia medical license required with clean background - no malpractice or license issues, no exceptions
• Board Certification in General Surgery required
• ACLS certification required
• Self-Query NPDB report must be dated within 30 days of the presentation date
• Approved travel reimbursements include airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage at IRS rate