General/Light Trauma Surgeon

Jackson and Coker is seeking a General/Light Trauma Surgeon for locum tenens 24-hour call coverage in North Central Mississippi during the upcoming holiday periods. This role involves providing essential general surgery and Level III trauma care, including daily patient rounding and emergency department consults. The position offers an opportunity to support a 200+ bed facility in a college town, ensuring continuous patient care during critical times.

Practice Info

• 100% 24-hour call coverage only
• Bread & Butter General Surgery coverage to include Level III trauma
• Average # of cases vary due to being located in a college town. Will see a minimum of 2-3 cases day + up to 7-8 on home game weekends.
• Facility has two staffed General Surgeons - locums coverage is to allow them to have some time off
• No mid-level support at the facility designated to General Surgery service line
• Hospital details: 200+ bed facility, Level III Trauma Designation, Epic EMR

Responsibilities

• Completing daily patient rounding
• Covering the ED for new consults/emergent cases

Compensation

• HOLIDAY PAY

Benefits

• Top-rated malpractice insurance
• Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators
• 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time

Shift & Schedule

• Thursday, 11/26 at 7AM - Monday, 11/30 at 7AM (Thanksgiving)
• Wednesday, 12/23 at 7AM - Monday, 12/28 at 7AM (Christmas)
• Thursday, 12/31 at 7AM - Monday, 1/4/26 at 7AM (New Year’s)

Requirements

• Minimum of 110 general/trauma surgery procedural case logs during the past 24 months
• Three references from the last 24 months: 2 peer references + 1 leadership
• 40 hours of CME per two year cycle
• Board Certification + active, unrestricted Mississippi medical license required (or active IMLC)