Locums Orthopedic Surgery Physician

A Level II Trauma Center in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Locums Orthopedic Surgery Physician to provide 24-hour orthopedic trauma call coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an orthopedic surgeon who enjoys managing acute musculoskeletal injuries and providing surgical care in a collaborative hospital setting.

Position Highlights

Setting: Inpatient and Emergency Department

Call Schedule: 24-hour orthopedic trauma call

Average Callback Time: Approximately 2 hours

Facility: Level II Trauma Center

EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour orthopedic trauma call coverage

Evaluate and manage orthopedic injuries presenting through the Emergency Department and inpatient services

Perform surgical procedures as clinically indicated

Provide comprehensive fracture evaluation and management

Deliver general orthopedic care for acute injuries and musculoskeletal conditions

Collaborate with emergency medicine physicians, trauma surgeons, hospitalists, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to provide timely, high-quality patient care

Document patient encounters accurately using Epic

Procedures

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

General orthopedic surgery

Fracture care and management

Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic trauma

Operative management of orthopedic injuries as indicated

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Active Nebraska medical license or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)

Current ATLS certification required

Current DEA registration