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Surgery (General) | Physician

GHR HealthcareVictoria, TXTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Victoria, TX
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$177
Weekly
$7,075
Yearly (full-time)
$367,900

This job pays about $177/hour — 36% above the median for Physician jobs in Texas ($130/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physician jobs in Texas right now

  • 118 open Physician jobs in Texas from 3 agencies, 2 of them in Victoria.
  • Pay in these listings: $69.50 – $282/hour, median $167/hour.
  • Typical Physician pay in Texas: $130/hour ($269,797/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($167/hour across 34 jobs).

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Job description

Locum Tenens General Surgeon Jobs in Victoria, Texas

Join a welcoming healthcare community in Victoria, Texas, for a one-week locum tenens General Surgery opportunity in a Level III trauma setting. This physician assignment is ideal for a board-certified General Surgeon who is comfortable providing adult surgical care, managing approximately 10 patient encounters per shift, and supporting a multidisciplinary surgical team.

General Surgery Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,480–$7,670
  • Specialty: General Surgery
  • Position: Locum Tenens General Surgeon
  • Location: Victoria, Texas
  • Assignment Type: Locum tenens physician assignment
  • Assignment Dates: November 25–30, 2026
  • Duration: Approximately 1 week
  • Practice Setting: Level III trauma setting with a 99-bed surgical department
  • Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patient encounters per shift
  • Openings: 1
  • Credentialing: Estimated timeframe of 90 days

General Surgeon Job Requirements

  • Physician degree (MD)
  • Board certification in General Surgery required
  • At least 1 year of General Surgery experience required
  • Current ACLS certification required
  • Demonstrated proficiency in adult General Surgery
  • Experience with laparoscopic procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernioplasty
  • Active medical licensure and eligibility to practice in Texas

General Surgery Physician Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage approximately 10 patient encounters per shift
  • Provide comprehensive adult General Surgery consultation and treatment
  • Perform required laparoscopic procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernioplasty
  • Provide perioperative care and collaborate with the multidisciplinary surgical team
  • Support emergency and acute surgical needs within a Level III trauma environment
  • Perform additional procedures based on experience and clinical need, with Nissen fundoplication, D&C, upper GI endoscopy, and colonoscopy experience preferred

About Victoria, Texas

Enjoy a welcoming healthcare community in Victoria, Texas, a charming South Texas city known for its historic character, convenient access to the Gulf Coast, and strong sense of community.

Apply now for this locum tenens General Surgeon opportunity in Victoria, Texas.

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

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