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Locum Orthopedic Surgeon - Paducah, KY

Protean Med

Job Description


Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Position Type: Locum | Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Overview

We are seeking a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for locum 24-hour emergency call coverage with potential for ongoing needs . This role requires broad orthopedic trauma experience, with a strong emphasis on hip nailing procedures and comprehensive surgical coverage.
Practice Highlights
  • 24-hour emergency call coverage (7a-7a)
  • Adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient population
  • Hospital-based orthopedic surgery and trauma coverage
  • EMR: EPIC
  • Broad case mix including trauma, joint replacement, spine, and arthroscopy
  • Potential for ongoing locum coverage
Candidate Requirements
  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery - Required
  • Active Kentucky license or IMLC - Required
  • Active DEA - Required
  • BLS certification - Required
  • Must be able to perform hip nailing procedures - Required
  • General surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures - Required
  • Hip and knee replacement procedures - Required
  • Hip and knee repair or revision procedures - Required
  • Arthroscopy experience - Required
  • Orthopedic fellowship training - Preferred
  • COVID vaccination - Preferred
  • Clean background - Required
  • NPDB Self-Query (dated within the last 30 days) required at presentation
Schedule & Coverage
  • Open dates: 4/3 (7a) - 4/13 (7a)
  • Additional dates available with potential ongoing coverage
  • 24-hour call shifts with call-back
  • 2-4 gratis hours preferred for 24-hour rate
Scope of Practice
  • Orthopedic trauma including hip nailing , fracture management, dislocations, amputations, deformities, and bone/joint tumors
  • Total joint replacement, revision, and repair (hip, knee, shoulder)
  • Spine surgery (cervical, thoracic, lumbar - with and without instrumentation)
  • Arthroscopic procedures
Why Paducah, KY?

Paducah offers a supportive hospital environment with diverse orthopedic case exposure and opportunities for consistent locum coverage.
How to Apply

Interested physicians should submit their CV, availability, license details, NPDB self-query, and procedural experience for consideration.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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