General Surgery Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity Delaware Inpatient Call Coverage WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking a Board Certified General Surgeon for an ongoing inpatient locum tenens opportunity in Delaware. This assignment offers flexible monthly scheduling with strong clinical support and a long-term coverage need. Assignment Details
Start Date: July/August 2026
Length of Assignment: Ongoing through July 2027 Coverage Need: Approximately 6 shifts per month Minimum Commitment: 6 months preferred
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Trauma Level: Level III Schedule Typical Shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM Weekend coverage may begin at 5:00 PM Physician will hold pager call and report onsite if called in Providers must remain within 30 minutes of the hospital while on call
Responsibilities:- Traditional General Surgery call coverage including: ED consults
- Inpatient consults
- Hospital call coverage
- Trauma and emergency surgical evaluations
- Types of Cases
Appendicitis
Bowel obstructions
Broken limbs and trauma-related injuries
Auto accident injuries
Victims of crimes
Fall-related injuries
Post-operative readmissions
Patient volume may fluctuate seasonally. Fall and winter months are generally lighter with limited overnight consults. Summer tourist season can significantly increase patient encounters and consult volume, particularly during weekends and holidays. Support Staff
Advanced Practice Clinicians
Experienced Nursing Staff
Surgical Techs
Requirements:- Board Certified in General Surgery
- ATLS Certification Required
- Active Delaware License preferred
- Open to providers with IMLC in hand
- DEA preferred with ability to transfer
- CSR required if applicable
Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: days
Additional Information:- Facility requires adherence to all vaccination policies and procedures
- No exceptions to vaccine requirements
- Contact Information
- Cheryl Weisenberg
- Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
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