Trauma Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Arizona

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-219835-MD-AZ

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: October 2026 - February 2027

• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call; In-House Call

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: Yes

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 465-bed facility operates as a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing comprehensive emergency and operative trauma surgery services. The hospital maintains established clinical protocols and dedicated staffing to support high-acuity trauma care in an inpatient setting. Locum tenens coverage is utilized to supplement the existing call schedule and ensure continuity of trauma surgery services.

About the Facility Location

Arizona offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of natural landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state. The region encompasses diverse terrain, from the Sonoran Desert in the south to higher elevations in the north, providing options for hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic exploration. Cultural attractions and year-round activities are available across the state for those seeking varied experiences during their assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The trauma surgeon will provide 24-hour and in-house call coverage in an inpatient setting at a Level 1 Trauma, 465-bed facility in Arizona. Clinicians are required to maintain on-site availability throughout each assigned call period to respond to trauma activations and surgical cases. NP/PA support staff are available to assist with clinical operations during the coverage period. The position provides coverage for a Level I Trauma Service and Acute Care Surgery program, delivering comprehensive care for critically injured and emergency surgical patients. Call coverage is provided in-house and follows a rotating schedule, with providers alternating between Primary Call and Backup Call every other day to ensure continuous patient coverage and timely response to trauma and acute surgical needs.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable

• Support Staff: NP/PA

• Patient Population: All Ages

• Call Ratio/Schedule: TBD

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: No

• Government: No

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