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.

Position Details:

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

Specialty Focus:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Certifications:

Board Certification in General Surgery

BLS certification

California State Medical License (or eligibility)

Additional Information:

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.

Interested? Apply now using reference Job ID #j-253409