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Locum Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Palm Careers

Join the elite trauma team at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center. We're seeking a locums orthopedic trauma surgeon to provide expert surgical care and on-call trauma support for a high-acuity, high-volume service.

🏥 Hospital Highlights:

  • Level I Adult Trauma Center serving Missouri and Illinois
  • Daily trauma census of 3545 patients
  • 23 dedicated orthopedic trauma ORs daily
  • Strong support team including residents, NPs, and clinical trauma nurses
  • Access to fellowship-trained orthopedic traumatologists
  • EMR: Epic

🔧 Clinical Scope Includes:

  • High-energy fractures, polytrauma, and periarticular injuries
  • Ilizarov techniques, pelvic/acetabular reconstruction
  • Advanced hindfoot, ankle, and limb deformity correction
  • No elective clinic unless requested

📅 Job Details:

  • Shifts : 24-hour call; frequency flexible
  • Support : In-house backup from trauma fellows and residents
  • Credentialing : Streamlined for locums; malpractice provided
  • Housing and travel : Covered

If you know anyone in mind, we do offer a referral bonus as our way of saying THANK YOU!

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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