Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician

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

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