Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Paducah, KY

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Call only

Coverage Period: Oct 7, 2026 - Ongoing

Call Schedule: 24-hr call, 7a-7a

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics

Case Mix: Orthopedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Spinal Surgery, Arthroscopy

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: Epic

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Most required: General surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures, Hip/knee replacement, Hip/knee repair or revision & Arthroscopy

Others: Hip nailing, treatment of fractures, dislocations, amputations, deformities, and tumors of bones and joints, Total Joint Replacement/Revision or Repair (Hip, Knee, Shoulder), Spinal Surgery (w/o Instrumentation-Lumbar, w/o Instrumentation - Cervical, w/ Instrumentation-Cervical ,w/ Instrumentation-Thoracic, w/ Instrumentation-Lumbar, w/o Instrumentation-Thoracic), Arthroscopy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: BC

Licenses: Active KY License or IMLC

DEA: Active DEA

Certification: BLS

Experience: Orthopedic Fellowship (preferred)

Other Qualifications: Clean record, available for dates listed, COVID vaccination (preferred)

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour emergency orthopedic surgical coverage.

Perform orthopedic surgical procedures including hip nailing, fracture treatment, and joint replacements.

Manage trauma cases such as dislocations, amputations, and deformities.

Conduct arthroscopic surgeries and spinal procedures as needed.

Participate in on-call schedule and respond to emergency surgical consultations.