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