Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Clinton, NC

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic Location: Clinton, NC Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Position Overview One of our Partners in North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon for a short-term locum tenens opportunity covering 24-hour orthopedic call. This assignment offers low call volume, onsite furnished housing, temporary privileges, and a predictable orthopedic trauma case mix. Providers will primarily manage consults, emergency department reductions, admissions, and common fracture cases while enjoying a highly manageable workload. The facility provides individual hospital-owned apartments onsite, making this an excellent opportunity for providers seeking a short, well-compensated call assignment. Assignment Highlights Top 15% provider compensation compared to similar Orthopaedic Surgery call opportunities (2026 market data) 24-hour beeper call coverage Temporary privileges available Approximately 0–3 consults per day Approximately 0–2 ED reductions/admissions per day Approximately 0–2 surgeries per day Onsite furnished hospital-owned apartment provided Cable and Wi-Fi included Travel reimbursement available (up to $500 total) MediTech EMR Active North Carolina license required Active North Carolina DEA required Provider must remain within 20 minutes of hospital while on call Medicare/Medicaid enrollment and PECOS registration required HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission Certified HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO Job Responsibilities Provide 24-hour orthopedic call coverage Evaluate orthopedic consults Manage emergency department fracture reductions Perform orthopedic admissions Treat wrist, ankle, and hip fractures Perform irrigation and debridement procedures Coordinate transfers for long-bone trauma cases Document patient care within MediTech EMRaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a