Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / OrthopedicSurgeon (Spine) Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery (Spine) Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Charlotte, NC (Outpatient Clinic Upstate SC coverage) Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Private Practice Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: 1 day per month (8:00 AM 5:00 PM), flexible COVERAGE DATES Approximately 4 shifts per month (initially 1 day/month with flexibility) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Primarily adults (minimal pediatrics) Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 2530 patients per day Case Mix: Non-surgical orthopedic spine and general orthopedic evaluations; whiplash and musculoskeletal injuries FACILITY INFORMATION Office Equipment Available: PACS imaging system; C-arm available (no in-office fluoroscopy) Specialty Backup Available: Sports medicine physician and foot & ankle specialist Support Staff Available: PAs, NPs, Physiatrist, Pain Anesthesiologist, RN Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage / Backfill PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 1 week COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not Specified REQUIRED PROCEDURES Epidural injections Facet injections Cortisone injections Joint injections Spine evaluations and orthopedic workups JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: SC license required; NC preferred Board: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery DEA: Required (SC) Certifications: Not Specified Experience: Spine fellowship required; experience with non-surgical spine care Other Qualifications: No Schedule II narcotic prescribing; strong diagnostic and patient evaluation skills DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate and manage outpatient orthopedic spine cases Perform non-surgical procedures as appropriate Work up patients for potential surgical referral (no surgery required) Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including pain and sports medicine specialists Maintain accurate documentation and imaging review using PACS systems