Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description
Job Quick Facts:
•Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
•Job Type: Locum Tenens
•Facility Location: Cottonwood
•Service Setting: Hospital and Clinic
•Reason For Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
•Coverage Period:

- Aug 7 - 10

- Sep 28 - Oct 1
•Coverage Type: 24-Hour Beeper Call
•Shift Schedule: 24-Hour Call Coverage (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
•Call Schedule: Continuous 24-Hour Call During Assignment Dates
•Call Type: Beeper Call
•Call Ratio: Continuous Coverage During Scheduled Dates
•Patient Demographics: Adult and Pediatric Patients
•Patient Volume:

-Average 2 surgical cases per day

- Average 6 new consults per day
•Minimal overnight coverage needs, especially after 10:00 PM
•Phone Consults: Yes
•Admissions: Orthopedic Consults as Needed
•Rounding included: Yes
•% of Practice: Hospital-Based Orthopedic Trauma Coverage
•Physician in Practice: Not Specified
•Scrub Techs available for case completion
•Specialty Backup: Hospital Support Available
•Case Mix:

- Bread & Butter Orthopedic Cases
•Level IV Trauma
•Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Cases
•Procedures:

- General Orthopedic Surgery

- Pelvic Fracture Management

- Acetabular Fracture Management

- Pediatric Orthopedic Cases
•Office Equipment: Standard Orthopedic Surgical Equipment
•Beds in the Dept: 87 Hospital Beds
•Trauma Level: IV
•EMR: Cerner
•Other Info:
•Fast credentialing available
•Hospital Privileges available: Yes
•Temporary Privileges available: Not Specified
•Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
•Active Arizona License or IMLC LOQ
•BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon
•DEA Required
•BLS Certification Preferred
•Minimum 1 Year Experience Required
•Cerner Experience Preferred