Surgery - General Physician
At a glance
Surgeon role posted by ATC West Healthcare Services, a recruiter. Newport News, VA · temporary.
Pay not stated Surgeon salary
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Cover inpatient general surgery while a physician is away, including adult cases and routine procedures
- Take beeper or phone call, with callback time averaging 3-4 hours based on surgical volume
- See approximately 3-4 inpatient encounters per day in a hospital-based, non-trauma setting
- Use Epic EMR and work with the established hospital team
What you bring
- You are board-certified in general surgery and hold an active Virginia medical license
- You have ACLS certification and a clean malpractice and licensure history
- You can provide a current NPDB Self-Query report dated within 30 days of presentation
Who this fits
This short, 2-day assignment suits a general surgeon seeking brief inpatient coverage with a low patient volume. The coverage dates are August 3-4, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia, with beeper or phone call. Temporary privileges may be available for qualified candidates.
From the recruiter
ATC Locums in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon to provide coverage on August 3-4, 2026 while a physician is on leave. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a well-supported inpatient practice with a manageable patient census, Epic EMR, and the potential for temporary privileges to accommodate the short-notice need.
At ATC Locums , we're physician-led and committed to creating a better locums experience. From streamlined credentialing to personalized support, our team is focused on helping physicians find assignments that fit both their professional goals and lifestyle.
Opportunity Highlights- Location: Newport News, Virginia
- Practice Setting: Inpatient, hospital-based
- Coverage Dates: August 3-4, 2026
- Schedule: Two-day assignment with call coverage
- Call: Beeper/phone call with an average of 3-4 callback hours depending on surgical volume
- Patient Population: Adult
- Patient Volume: Approximately 3-4 inpatient encounters per day
- Procedures: Bread-and-butter general surgery; no bariatric surgery or bariatric call required
- EMR: Epic
- Support: Established hospital team in a non-trauma center environment
- Credentialing: Approximately 1 month, with temporary privileges available for qualified candidates due to the urgent need
- Board Certified in General Surgery
- Active Virginia medical license
- ACLS certification
- Clean malpractice and licensure history
- Current NPDB Self-Query report (dated within 30 days of presentation)
This is an ideal assignment for a surgeon seeking a brief commitment, low inpatient volume, and the opportunity to provide meaningful coverage in a collaborative hospital setting.
If you're interested in this opportunity, or would like to hear about other physician-led locum
opportunities through ATC Locums, we'd love to connect!