Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Job in North Carolina

A North Carolina healthcare facility is seeking a locum tenens physician assistant to support inpatient orthopedic surgery services on a daytime, Monday through Friday schedule. This is an inpatient‑only job with no OR time and no first‑assist responsibilities. Clinical duties include independently rounding, handling consults, managing admissions and discharges, and supporting post‑operative care for upper and lower extremity cases. Procedural responsibilities include splinting, reductions, joint aspirations, suturing, and traction pins. The average daily patient census ranges from 10–13, and you’ll collaborate daily with two highly experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons. Call coverage includes approximately four call nights per month. Role: Physician Assistant Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Setting: Inpatient only Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime Call: Approximately 4 nights per month Scope: Upper and lower extremities Procedures: Splinting, reductions, joint aspirations, suturing, traction pins Patient volume: 10–13 per day #J-18808-Ljbffr Hayes Locums LLC