General Surgery Physician – Locum Tenens Jobs in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Explore a General Surgery Physician locum tenens opportunity in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with an ongoing schedule of up to 10 days per month. Join a collaborative surgical team caring for approximately 6-8 patients per shift in a 10-operating-room facility. General surgeons with broad adult, pediatric, neonatal, and trauma experience are encouraged to apply.

Located in southeast Missouri near the scenic Ozarks, Poplar Bluff offers a welcoming community, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and a relaxed lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger regional cities. This Missouri physician job is an excellent opportunity for a qualified general surgeon seeking flexible locum tenens work.

Locum Tenens Job Details

• Specialty: General Surgery
• Position Type: Locum tenens physician
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,480-$7,670
• Start Date: ASAP; system start date of October 26, 2026
• Duration: Initial 13-week engagement with ongoing need
• Schedule: Up to 10 days per month
• Patient Volume: Approximately 6-8 patient encounters per shift
• Operating Environment: Surgical department with 10 operating rooms
• Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri

General Surgery Physician Requirements

• Board certification in General Surgery is required
• At least 1 year of general surgery experience
• Current, unrestricted physician license eligible for practice in Missouri
• Current ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Demonstrated proficiency in a broad range of general surgical procedures
• Ability to evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients; neonatal and trauma surgery experience is preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to safe, high-quality patient care

General Surgeon Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general surgical evaluation and treatment for approximately 6-8 patients per shift
• Perform laparoscopic surgery procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Perform or support breast, head and neck, chest wall, pleural, liver, vascular, plastic, and minor orthopedic procedures as appropriate to training and privileges
• Provide gastrointestinal endoscopy services, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy, as qualified
• Perform cesarean sections, D&C procedures, hysterectomies, and other obstetric or gynecologic surgical procedures as appropriate
• Manage perioperative and acute surgical care, including ventilation management, chest tube insertion, central line placement, and vascular access procedures
• Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, emergency, and other clinical teams to coordinate timely patient care
• Support pediatric surgical care, including complex congenital procedures, for physicians with applicable pediatric surgery training

Apply now for this General Surgery Physician locum tenens opportunity in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.