Orthopedic Surgery Physician

Join a vibrant hospital setting where you will handle general orthopedic surgeries and manage a variety of trauma and fracture cases. This locum tenens opportunity offers a 24-hour call schedule from October 13th to 16th. The role involves overseeing consults, emergency department visits for closed reductions and admissions, and performing surgeries for cases like wrist, ankle, and hip fractures.

Responsibilities

Perform general orthopedic surgeries and manage trauma cases; Conduct 0-3 consults per day and 0-2 emergency department visits for closed reductions and admissions; Carry out 0-2 surgeries per day, including fractures and I&D procedures; Ensure all patients requiring complex care are stabilized and transferred appropriately

Requirements

Active NC medical license and DEA with NC address required; Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery; Must be vaccinated; Credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare and enrolled with PECOS; Required certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS; Expert in arthroscopy and total joint replacements, including hip and knee; Proficient in joint revision or repair for shoulder, hip, and knee; Skilled in hand and tendon surgeries, peripheral nerve operations, and both instrumentation and non-instrumentation spinal surgeries; Experience in percutaneous disc surgery

Benefits

Weekly direct deposit; Malpractice insurance with tail coverage; Supportive credentialing assistance; Lodging and mileage reimbursement; Flexible scheduling; Housing available (hospital-owned apartments); Travel expenses capped at $500