About this opportunity
WPA Medicine Staffing lists this Surgery - General Physician opportunity in milford, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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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Worksite address
milford, DE, 19963, US
Who can apply
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