Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Cottonwood, AZ

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Cottonwood, AZ
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Cottonwood, AZ
  
• Service Setting: Hospital and clinic
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Oct 08, 2026
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (beeper coverage)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  

• Oct 1 (7am) – Oct 3 (7am)
  
• Oct 1 (7am) – Oct 5 (7am)
  

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 2 surgical cases per day, 6 consults per day
  
• Case Mix: Orthopedic trauma, pelvic/acetabular fractures, pediatrics
  

• EMR System: Cerner
  

• Credentialing Timeline: 21 days
  

• Manage pelvic and acetabular fractures
  
• Pediatric orthopedics
  

• Licenses: Active AZ license or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Board: BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery
  
• DEA: Yes
  
• Certifications: BLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in Orthopedic Surgery
  

• Provide 24-hour call coverage (beeper)
  
• Manage orthopedic surgical cases (average 2 per day)
  
• Conduct new consults (average 6 per day)
  
• Perform clinic half-days as needed
  
• Manage pelvic and acetabular fractures and pediatric orthopedic cases