Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Hancock, MI
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 18 – Dec 23, 2026
  
• Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts, 7a-7a
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by agency
  

• Aug 17 (Orientation)
  
• Aug 18-25
  
• Nov 26-30
  
• Dec 18-24
  

• Average Daily Volume: 1-2
  
• Admissions: 0-1
  
• Rounding: Yes
  
• Phone Consults: 0-5
  
• Case Mix: Fractures, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics
  

• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: MediTech
  
• Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery
  
• Support Staff: Orthopedic PA, Surgical Staff
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required
  

  • Arthroscopy
    
  • Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee))
    
  • Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee)

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MI or IMLC
  
• DEA: MI DEA required
  

• Provide on-call coverage for the Emergency Department at UP Health System Portage.
  
• Respond to ED consults for orthopaedic cases including fractures, sports injuries, and general orthopaedics.
  
• Perform surgical procedures as needed, including arthroscopy, total joint replacement, and joint revision/repair.
  
• Collaborate with orthopaedic PAs and surgical staff.
  
• Participate in orientation and follow facility protocols.