Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in California

Company: LocumJobsOnline
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 2, 2025

Job Description:

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified General Surgery MD in California! About The Position We are seeking an experienced General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 7-day opportunity begins on Dec 29, 2025, and involves 24-hour call coverage with 1-2 hours of onsite rounding each day. The ideal candidate will have recent inpatient experience, current California licensure, and be board certified in Surgery. This assignment is well-suited for a skilled surgeon seeking a short-term locum role in a hospital setting. Job Details - Location: California - Start Date: Dec 29, 2025 - LOA: 7 days - Provider Type Needed: General Surgeon - Schedule: Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026; 24-hour call coverage with 1-2 hours of onsite rounding per day Responsibilities and Duties - Provide 24-hour call coverage for general surgery cases - Conduct 1-2 hours of onsite inpatient rounding daily - Respond promptly to surgical consults and emergencies - Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation - Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care Additional Information - Must have active California medical license - Board certification in Surgery required - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required - Recent inpatient experience, privileges, or case logs within the past 24 months required Benefits - Strong compensation - Travel-related expenses covered - A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided - Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility. LI-SC1 1672192EXPPLAT About Barton Associates The Locum Tenens Experts Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help. The Best Talent in the Industry - Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are. Maximize Patient Access And Revenue - Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation. Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive - Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive. A Proactive Approach - We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges. Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process - From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest! Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided - Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge. Industry Leading Support - When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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