Surgery - General Physician
WhiteCoat Locums Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Newport News, VA Temporary Surgeon
At a glance
Surgeon role posted by WhiteCoat Locums, a recruiter. Newport News, VA · temporary.
Pay in listing Surgeon salary
RoleSurgeon
LocationNewport News, VA
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Provide inpatient general surgery care for adults at an acute care hospital
- Perform routine general surgery procedures, excluding bariatric patient care
- Cover the general surgery call line and respond when patients need a callback
What you bring
- You hold board certification in general surgery and an active Virginia license
- You have ACLS certification and a clean malpractice, background and license history
- You can provide an NPDB self-query report dated within 30 days of presentation
Who this fits
This short-term locum assignment covers physician leave at an acute care hospital and involves inpatient care and call coverage. The 2-day assignment runs August 3-4, 2026, with beeper or phone call coverage and an average callback of approximately 3-4 hours, depending on surgical volume. Temporary privileges may be available for qualified candidates.
From the recruiter
General Surgeon
Position Overview
Seeking a Board Certified General Surgeon for short-term locum coverage to provide inpatient general surgery care and call coverage. This assignment is for physician leave coverage and does not include bariatric surgery responsibilities.
Compensation:
24 Hour On Call: $2025 per 24 hours
Call Back: $385/hr
Schedule
Coverage Dates: August 3 4, 2026
Two-day assignment
Beeper/phone call coverage
Average callback: Approximately 3-4 hours, depending on surgical volume
Practice Setting
Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient only
Non-trauma center
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient general surgery coverage
Perform routine general surgery procedures
Respond to general surgery call
No bariatric call or bariatric patient care
Practice Details
Adult patient population
Approximately 3 4 inpatients per day
EMR
Epic
Requirements
Board Certified in General Surgery
Active Virginia license
ACLS certification
Clean malpractice, background, and license history
Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation
Additional Information
Temporary privileges are available for qualified candidates due to the short notice of the assignment.
Travel reimbursement is available in accordance with facility guidelines.
Position Overview
Seeking a Board Certified General Surgeon for short-term locum coverage to provide inpatient general surgery care and call coverage. This assignment is for physician leave coverage and does not include bariatric surgery responsibilities.
Compensation:
24 Hour On Call: $2025 per 24 hours
Call Back: $385/hr
Schedule
Coverage Dates: August 3 4, 2026
Two-day assignment
Beeper/phone call coverage
Average callback: Approximately 3-4 hours, depending on surgical volume
Practice Setting
Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient only
Non-trauma center
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient general surgery coverage
Perform routine general surgery procedures
Respond to general surgery call
No bariatric call or bariatric patient care
Practice Details
Adult patient population
Approximately 3 4 inpatients per day
EMR
Epic
Requirements
Board Certified in General Surgery
Active Virginia license
ACLS certification
Clean malpractice, background, and license history
Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation
Additional Information
Temporary privileges are available for qualified candidates due to the short notice of the assignment.
Travel reimbursement is available in accordance with facility guidelines.