Sports Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-97876
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Sports Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 2.5 clinic days, 2.5 OR days per week
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Beeper call coverage with APP support
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Not specified
  
• Average Daily Volume: 25-30 patients/day
  
• Case Mix: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  
• Credentialing Timeline: Not specified
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  

  • Arthroscopy
    
  • Total Joint replacement (Hip, Knee)
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible
  
• Licenses: MO license or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic care for sports medicine patients (2.5 days per week)
  
• Perform orthopedic surgical procedures in the OR (2.5 days per week)
  
• Take call for sports medicine emergencies with APP support
  
• Manage patient care across both clinic and surgical settings
  
• Collaborate with advanced practice provider on shared call coverage