General Surgeon – Trauma, Locum Tenens
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Surgeon
Job Description Apply Now
The role of General Surgeon – Trauma, Locum Tenens is a crucial position for healthcare facilities seeking highly skilled and experienced surgical professionals for temporary assignments. As a General Surgeon specializing in trauma, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care to patients with acute injuries and urgent surgical needs. This locum tenens opportunity offers experienced surgeons the chance to make a significant impact by delivering high-quality care, supporting emergency teams, and ensuring continuity of surgical services in fast-paced hospital environments. By joining our network as a General Surgeon – Trauma, Locum Tenens, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to saving lives and improving patient outcomes.
Working as a General Surgeon – Trauma, Locum Tenens, you will handle a diverse caseload that includes a variety of traumatic injuries and critical surgical cases. You will collaborate closely with emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other key medical personnel to assess, stabilize, operate on, and monitor patients with life-threatening conditions. Your expertise in trauma surgery will be vital in managing complex injuries, performing advanced surgical procedures, and making rapid, evidence-based decisions under pressure. This assignment provides an excellent opportunity for surgeons seeking to broaden their professional experience, contribute in high-need settings, and maintain clinical skills in trauma and general surgery.
General Surgeon – Trauma, Locum Tenens Summary- Temporary, assignment-based opportunity for experienced trauma surgeons
- Deliver advanced surgical interventions for trauma and acute care cases
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary hospital teams to provide critical patient care
- Support facilities in maintaining essential surgical services during staffing gaps
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with traumatic injuries and acute surgical needs
- Perform emergency and elective surgical procedures, including but not limited to abdominal, thoracic, and soft-tissue trauma repairs
- Work alongside emergency medicine physicians to stabilize and manage critically ill or injured patients
- Participate in trauma call rotations and respond promptly to trauma activations
- Provide postoperative care, monitor patient recovery, and manage surgical complications
- Document all patient interactions and clinical decisions in accordance with hospital protocols and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure seamless patient handoffs and effective communication
- Adhere strictly to best practices in infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance
- Competitive compensation in line with locum tenens assignments for trauma surgeons
- Potential access to travel and housing stipends, if applicable
- Opportunity to work in different healthcare settings and gain exposure to diverse patient populations
- Flexible scheduling based on assignment duration and facility needs
- Enhancement of clinical skills and professional growth through varied experiences
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board certification or board eligibility in General Surgery
- Fellowship training or significant experience in trauma surgery preferred
- Active and unrestricted medical license in the relevant jurisdiction
- Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
- Demonstrated expertise in emergency surgical procedures and critical care management
- Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to make swift, informed decisions in high-pressure situations
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Experienced trauma or acute care surgeon seeking locum tenens assignments
- Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in challenging and fast-paced environments
- Adaptable and comfortable working across different hospital systems and teams
- Consistently upholds the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient confidentiality
- Motivated to contribute positively to facility operations during critical staffing periods
- Locum tenens assignments allow for professional flexibility, exposure to varied trauma cases, and opportunities for personal and career development
- Working in this capacity provides the chance to support underserved communities and facilities in need of specialized surgical expertise
- Many assignments offer opportunities to network with leading practitioners in trauma and general surgery
- Facilities are committed to providing a collaborative and inclusive environment for all healthcare professionals
If you are a highly qualified General Surgeon – Trauma seeking rewarding locum tenens opportunities, we invite you to apply now by clicking the job application button. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering lifesaving care and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.