Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in California

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: California
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for a locums opportunity within a high-performing Orthopedic Trauma Program at a busy Level II Trauma Center in San Jose, California. The program manages approximately 600 orthopedic trauma cases annually , providing an opportunity to care for a diverse and high-acuity trauma population.

Compensation : $4500 Per Shift

Position Highlights

• Trauma Level: II

• Approximately 600 orthopedic trauma cases annually

• Inpatient surgical care and outpatient orthopedic trauma follow-up

• High-acuity, multidisciplinary practice environment

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for orthopedic trauma patients

• Perform orthopedic trauma consultations and surgical interventions

• Participate in inpatient rounding and postoperative care

• Provide outpatient orthopedic trauma follow-up

• Collaborate with trauma, emergency medicine, and other surgical teams

• Participate in quality improvement and program development

Requirements

• MD or DO

• Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery Residency

• Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma required

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

• Active California medical license or eligibility for licensure

Extras :

• Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift

• 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