Physician / Surgery - General / California / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens Opportunity: General Surgeon in California Job

We are looking for a Board-Certified General Surgeon for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in southern California, near Santa Monica . This position offers a mix of inpatient and outpatient surgical care, with a focus on providing high-quality services to patients in a scenic coastal area.

• Location: Near Santa Monica, California
• Start Date: January 1, 2025
• End Date: Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours with call coverage
• Shift Details: Monday through Friday (8 AM to 5 PM), with night and weekend beeper call
• On-Call Requirements: Beeper call, usually one call per day; rarely requires a physical visit to the facility

• General Surgery with a focus on Oncology Breast Surgery
• Surgeries required: Lumpectomy, mastectomies (including nipple-sparing mastectomy), sentinel node biopsy, and axillary dissection
• Experience: Providers must have extensive experience in breast surgery and be comfortable handling both high-risk and benign breast disease

• Provide inpatient and outpatient surgical care
• Perform a variety of general surgery procedures, with a strong focus on breast oncology
• Collaborate in joint oncoplastic surgeries as needed
• Handle both scheduled and emergency surgical cases

• Board Certification in General Surgery
• BLS certification
• California State Medical License (or eligibility)

• EMR System: Epic
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
• No travel reimbursement for licensing or credentialing
• Fellowship in breast surgery preferred, but general surgeons with extensive breast surgery experience will also be considered

This is a great opportunity for a general surgeon seeking a long-term locum assignment in a beautiful and desirable location near Santa Monica, California. If you are an experienced surgeon with expertise in breast oncology and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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