Locums General Surgery Physician

We are seeking an experienced Locums General Surgery Physician to provide coverage in Berlin, New Hampshire. This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon with a broad rural general surgery background and a strong emphasis on endoscopy. Candidates must be actively performing endoscopic procedures and meet current procedural volume requirements.

Assignment Dates

• November 27, 2026 (8:00 AM) – December 4, 2026 (8:00 AM)
• December 25, 2026 (8:00 AM) – January 4, 2027 (8:00 AM)

Position Highlights

• Broad-spectrum community general surgery practice
• Heavy endoscopy volume
• Office, inpatient, surgical, and call responsibilities
• Clinical support provided by an experienced Medical Assistant

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage new and established general surgery patients of all ages.
• Perform office consultations, minor procedures, and patient education.
• Provide operative and endoscopic care in both elective and emergency settings.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and coordinate referrals to tertiary care centers as appropriate.
• Manage common surgical conditions including:
• Hernias
• Gallbladder disease
• GERD
• Colon polyps
• Rectal bleeding
• Hemorrhoids
• Diverticulitis
• Breast conditions
• Dysphagia
• Skin lesions and soft tissue masses

Required Procedures

• Colonoscopy (screening, surveillance, diagnostic, and therapeutic)
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Open and laparoscopic general surgery
• Cholecystectomy
• Appendectomy
• Hernia repair
• Colon surgery
• Breast surgery and biopsies
• Hemorrhoid procedures
• Skin and soft tissue excisions
• PEG tube placement
• Debridement and wound procedures
• Additional general surgery procedures consistent with a rural community practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Active New Hampshire medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Must be actively performing endoscopy
• Minimum of 100 colonoscopies, including at least 20 polypectomies, within the past 12 months
• Minimum of 25 EGDs performed within the past 12 months