Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Opportunity

Job Title: Physician Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Clinton, NC

Coverage Period: Oct 13 16, 2026 Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts; 7a-7a Call Type: Beeper Call Response Time: 20 Minutes

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Patient Demographics: Adults Average Daily Volume: 0-2 ED visits, 0-2 surgeries/day Phone Consults: 0-3 consults Admission: Yes

EMR System: MediTech

Privileges & Compliance: Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Required Procedures: Arthroscopy Total Joint Replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee)) Joint Revision or Repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee)) Hand (Tendon Release/Repair, Peripheral Nerve Surgery) W/ Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar) W/O Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar) Percutaneous Disc Surgery

Job Requirements: Board: BC required Licenses: Licensed in NC DEA: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS Other Qualifications: Must be vaccinated. Must be credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare and enrolled with PECOS. Duties & Responsibilities Provide 24-hour call coverage for general orthopedic surgery, including emergency department coverage. Manage consults (0-3 per day) and provide medical management for orthopedic patients. Perform ED visits for closed reductions, admissions, and surgical procedures (wrist, ankle, and hip fractures; I&D). Stabilize and transfer long bone trauma as necessary. Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the MediTech EMR system.