Orthopedics Physician

Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Cottonwood
• Service Setting: Hospital and Clinic
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Coverage Period:
- Aug 7 - 10
- Sep 28 - Oct 1
• Coverage Type: 24-Hour Beeper Call
• Shift Schedule: 24-Hour Call Coverage (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
• Call Schedule: Continuous 24-Hour Call During Assignment Dates
• Call Type: Beeper Call
• Call Ratio: Continuous Coverage During Scheduled Dates
• Patient Demographics: Adult and Pediatric Patients
• Patient Volume:
- Average 2 surgical cases per day
- Average 6 new consults per day
• Minimal overnight coverage needs, especially after 10:00 PM
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Admissions: Orthopedic Consults as Needed
• Rounding included: Yes
• % of Practice: Hospital-Based Orthopedic Trauma Coverage
• Physician in Practice: Not Specified
• Scrub Techs available for case completion
• Specialty Backup: Hospital Support Available
• Case Mix:
- Bread & Butter Orthopedic Cases
• Level IV Trauma
• Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Cases
• Procedures:
- General Orthopedic Surgery
- Pelvic Fracture Management
- Acetabular Fracture Management
- Pediatric Orthopedic Cases
• Office Equipment: Standard Orthopedic Surgical Equipment
• Beds in the Dept: 87 Hospital Beds
• Trauma Level: IV
• EMR: Cerner
• Other Info:
• Fast credentialing available
• Hospital Privileges available: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Not Specified
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active Arizona License or IMLC LOQ
• BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon
• DEA Required
• BLS Certification Preferred
• Minimum 1 Year Experience Required
• Cerner Experience Preferred