Lucrative Orthopedic Surgeon Locums in Paducah, KY

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon

Assignment Details

• Location: Paducah, Kentucky

• Practice Setting: Hospital

• Coverage: Ongoing 24-hour emergency call

• Initial Coverage: October 7 (7:00 AM) – October 12 (7:00 AM)

• Additional ongoing coverage opportunities available

Compensation: 24 Hour On Call - $2500 per 24 hours, Call Back - $470/hr.

Schedule

• 24-hour call shifts

• 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

• Emergency call with callback responsibilities

Clinical Details

• Patient Population: Adults, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics

• EMR: Epic

• Orthopedic trauma and emergency surgical call

• Required to perform hip nailing procedures

• Cases include:

• Fracture and dislocation management

• Amputations

• Bone and joint deformities and tumors

• Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement/revision

• Arthroscopy

• Spinal surgery (with and without instrumentation)

Requirements

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

• Active Kentucky medical license or active IMLC

• DEA required

• BLS certification

• Orthopedic fellowship preferred

• COVID-19 vaccination preferred

• Experience with general operative and non-operative orthopedic procedures

• Experience with hip and knee replacement procedures

• Experience with hip and knee repair/revision procedures

• Arthroscopy experience required

• Must be proficient in hip nailing procedures

• Clean background required

• Must be available for the listed coverage dates

Credentialing

• Ongoing coverage opportunity following the initial assignment"