Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: 102282
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Pueblo, CO
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 26, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call; 7a-7a
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 26 – Dec 01
  
• Dec 24 – Dec 28
  
• Dec 30 – Jan 04
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
  
• Admissions: 2-5 per day
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified 
  
• Licenses: Active CO license or IMLC
  
• DEA: Active DEA
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage for orthopedic surgery at Level III Trauma Center within 30-minute response time.
  
• Perform general orthopedic surgical procedures as per scope of care.
  
• Manage admissions (2-5 per day) during call shifts.
  
• Cover specified date ranges and sporadic ongoing dates as scheduled.
  
• Complete credentialing and EMR training requirements prior to start.