Orthopedic Surgeon

Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Physician opportunity in Orthopedic Surgery for locum tenens support as needed in Bullhead City, AZ. The role involves providing services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Coverage Details:

• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 100
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

Patient Information:

• Average Daily Volume: 5-7
• Admissions: 6 or less
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: Yes

Facility Information:

• EMR System: Athena/ Medhost
• Reason for Coverage: Call

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Required Procedures:

• Arthroscopy
• Total Joint Replacement
• Hip
• Knee
• Other (excludes hip and knee)
• Joint Revision or Repair
• Shoulder
• Cervical
• Thoracic
• Lumbar
• Percutaneous Disc Surgery

Preferred Procedures:

• Hand
• Tendon Release/Repair
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Job Requirements:

• Board: Certified
• Licenses: Arizona license
• DEA: Active DEA Certification

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide orthopedic surgical services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in call coverage as required.
• Perform rounding on patients.
• Manage admissions as needed.
• Handle phone consults.