Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Pueblo, CO

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

About the Position

Orthopedic Surgeon

Assignment Details


Location: Pueblo, Colorado


Provider Type: Physician


Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery


Practice Setting: Hospital / Trauma Call


Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call


Trauma Level: Level III


FTE: 0.01


Reason for Coverage: Gaps in Coverage


EMR: Epic

Compensation: Tier 1 - 24 Hour Call - $3270 per 24 hours, Call Back - $410/hr. Tier 2 - 24 Hour Call - $3510 per 24 hours, Call Back - $450/hr.

Schedule


24-Hour Call


Shift: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM


Must Be Available to Respond Within 30 Minutes


Average Call Back: Approximately 1-4 Hours


Sporadic Ongoing Coverage Anticipated

Current Coverage Dates


November 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM-December 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM


December 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM-December 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM


December 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM-January 4, 2027 at 7:00 AM

Patient Population / Volume


Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics


Approximately 2-5 Admissions Per Day

Clinical Responsibilities


Provide General Orthopedic Surgery Call Coverage


Provide Orthopedic Trauma Coverage


Respond to Hospital and Trauma Consults


Evaluate and Manage Acute Orthopedic Conditions


Perform Procedures Consistent With the Scope of General Orthopedic Surgery


Provide Surgical Intervention as Clinically Indicated


Maintain 30-Minute Response Availability While On Call

Clinical Environment


Level III Trauma Center


No Dedicated Support Staff Listed

Requirements


Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery - Required


Active Colorado Medical License OR IMLC Letter of Qualification in Hand at Submission - Required


ACLS - Highly Preferred


BLS - Highly Preferred


DEA - Highly Preferred at Submission and Required for Credentialing


Transferable DEA May Be Considered and Must Remain in Place for the Duration of the Assignment


At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Orthopedic Surgery - Required


Must Be Available for at Least One of the Listed Coverage Stints


Must State Number of Shifts Available Per Month for Ongoing Coverage


Clean Malpractice and Background - Required


Self-Inquiry NPDB Report at Presentation - Preferred

Credentialing


Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 Days


Emergency Temporary Privileges Available


Pre-Application and Full Application Must Be Submitted Within 72 Hours of Receipt


Epic Modules and Virtual Training Must Be Completed Before the Assignment


Virtual Epic Training Must Be Completed at Least 1 Week Before the First Shift

Epic Submission Information


Number of Years of Epic Experience Required at Presentation


Last Date Epic Was Used Required at Presentation


Last Facility Where Epic Was Used Required at Presentation


Provider Time Zone Required for Virtual Epic Training Scheduling


Current Professional Photo Required for Badge


Best Phone Number Required for Call Coverage


Personal Email Address Required for Onsite Programs and Pre-Application