Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Fellowship-Trained Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a physician-led organization in Glendale, AZ focused on building and supporting high-performing surgical teams across the United States. Our model emphasizes predictable scheduling, strong clinical support, and allowing surgeons to focus on delivering exceptional patient care in a hospital-based setting.


This position supports a Level II Trauma Center and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced orthopedic trauma team in a collaborative, well-supported environment. The practice provides a balanced mix of operative and non-operative trauma care while maintaining a strong commitment to quality outcomes and patient-centered care.


Schedule

• 183 shifts annually (24-hour shifts)
• Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches
• Built-in recovery time between rotations

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
• Participate in trauma call coverage
• Manage a broad range of fracture care and orthopedic injuries
• Collaborate with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, hospitalist, and rehabilitation teams
• Balance surgical cases, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic responsibilities
• Ensure timely documentation and high-quality patient care

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship preferred
• Experience managing orthopedic trauma patients in a hospital-based setting
• Eligible for Arizona medical licensure
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges

• Generous (above market) hourly rate
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
• Med-mal and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts