Addiction Medicine Physician/Specialist Job in Santa Monica

Locum Tenens Opportunity: General Surgeon in California#j-253409

assignment Addiction Medicine
access_time locum tenens
place Santa Monica, CA
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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