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

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Glendale, AZ
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Fellowship-Trained Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a physician-led organization in Glendale, AZ focused on building and supporting high-performing surgical teams across the United States. Our model emphasizes predictable scheduling, strong clinical support, and allowing surgeons to focus on delivering exceptional patient care in a hospital-based setting.

This position supports a Level II Trauma Center and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced orthopedic trauma team in a collaborative, well-supported environment. The practice provides a balanced mix of operative and non-operative trauma care while maintaining a strong commitment to quality outcomes and patient-centered care.

Schedule

• 183 shifts annually (24-hour shifts)

• Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches

• Built-in recovery time between rotations

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients

• Participate in trauma call coverage

• Manage a broad range of fracture care and orthopedic injuries

• Collaborate with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, hospitalist, and rehabilitation teams

• Balance surgical cases, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic responsibilities

• Ensure timely documentation and high-quality patient care

Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

• Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship preferred

• Experience managing orthopedic trauma patients in a hospital-based setting

• Eligible for Arizona medical licensure

• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges

Extras:

• Generous (above market) hourly rate

• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate

• Med-mal and tail insurance covered

• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts