Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

Locums Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery in Minnesota, centered on dedicated trauma OR blocks with EPIC and strong APP support, a clean fit for physicians who want a predictable monthly rhythm.

Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma Center coverage, consistent orthopedic trauma volume in an inpatient model
• Dedicated acute care surgicalist or trauma call block structure, built to keep your time clearly defined
• Fast credentialing for clean files, commonly completed in 2 to 4 weeks
• APP support on site, including a full time Trauma PA on weekends
• Opportunity to incorporate pelvic and acetabular work if that aligns with your skill set

Practice Setting

• Inpatient focused orthopaedic trauma service caring for adult patients
• 238 bed hospital environment with ED consults and inpatient rounding built into the daily flow
• Typical 24 hour trauma or acute care block averages 15 to 25 patient touches per day across rounds, consults, and new evaluations
• EPIC charting

Schedule

• Ongoing need for about 10 days per month
• Daily morning Trauma OR blocks
• Clinic built into the week, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
• Call is structured as acute care surgicalist coverage or a dedicated trauma call block

Cases and Procedures

• Complex and long bone fractures, including femur, tibia, and humerus
• Orthopedic trauma cases, with pelvic and acetabular work welcomed when available

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery experience and case comfort aligned with inpatient trauma coverage
• Active Minnesota license required, facility will not wait for licensure

Want the details on the trauma block expectations and how the 10 days per month are typically built, reach out and I will walk you through the coverage model.