Orthopedics Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: 101417 Profession: Physician Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hancock, MI Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: Nov 27 - Dec 23, 2026 Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7am - 7am On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7am - 7am Call Type: Beeper Call Response Time: 20 minutes Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency COVERAGE DATES Nov 27-30 Dec 19-23 PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: Varies Admissions: 0-1 Rounding: Yes Phone Consults: 0-5 Case Mix: Fractures, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: III EMR System: MediTech Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery Support Staff: Orthopedic PA, Surgical Staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required: Arthroscopy Total Joint replacement (Hip, Knee, Other) Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee) JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE Licenses: Licensed in MI or IMLC DEA: Required (Michigan) Duties & Responsibilities Provide orthopedic coverage for Emergency Department call on a rotating basis in a Level III Trauma Facility Perform surgical consultations and procedures for fractures, sports injuries, general orthopaedic cases, and total joint replacements Manage inpatient and outpatient orthopaedic care, including rounding and admissions Collaborate with General Surgeons and Orthopaedic PAs to ensure comprehensive patient care Participate in 24-hour call coverage, responding to ED consults as needed