Lucrative Hand Surgery Locums in Lakewood, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Hand Surgeon

Assignment Details

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Specialty: Hand Surgery

Practice Setting: Inpatient / Emergency Department / Call

Trauma Level: Level I

Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call

EMR: Epic

Compensation: 24 Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3350 per 24 hours. Call Back: $410/hr. Tier 1 - 24 Hour Call: $3115 per 24 hours. Call Back: $390/hr. Tier 2 - 24 Hour Call: $3350 per 24 hours. Call Back: $410/hr.

Schedule

24-Hour Call: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM

Each Shift Ends at 7:00 AM the Following Morning

Coverage Dates

October 20-22, 2026

Ongoing Coverage Dates Will Be Released as Schedules Become Available

Candidate Must Be Available for at Least One of the Requested Dates to Be Considered for Ongoing Coverage

Patient Population / Volume

Adult and Geriatric Patients

Approximately 5 Admissions

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Hand Surgery Call Coverage

Cover Emergency Department and Transfer Center Calls

Evaluate and Treat Acute Hand Injuries

Provide Surgical Management of Hand Injuries as Clinically Appropriate

Reimplantation Procedures Are Not Performed at This Location

Clinical Environment / Support

Level I Trauma Setting

Inpatient and Emergency Department Coverage

No Dedicated Support Staff

Epic EMR

Cross-Credentialing at an Additional Orthopedic Hospital Required

Requirements

Board Certified in Surgery of the Hand - Required

Hand Surgery Fellowship - Required

Active Colorado License or Active IMLC LOQ at Time of Submission - Required

DEA - Required for Credentialing

Candidate Must Be Available for Requested Coverage Dates

Number of Shifts Available Per Month for Ongoing Coverage Must Be Provided

Clean Malpractice and Background - Required

Current Self-Query NPDB Report Preferred

Local / Drive-In Candidates Highly Preferred

EMR Requirements

Epic Training Required Prior to Start

Credentialing Pre-Application and Full Application Must Be Completed Before EMR Account Setup

Required Epic Learning Modules Must Be Completed Before Virtual Training

Virtual Epic Training Must Be Completed at Least 1 Week Before the First Day

Candidate Must Acknowledge and Complete All Required EMR Training

Epic Experience Details Must Be Provided at Submission

Credentialing

Standard Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60-90 Days

Emergency Privileges May Be Available in Approximately 1-2 Weeks With a Clean File

Cross-Credentialing Required at an Additional Orthopedic Hospital

Colorado License or Active IMLC Required to Release Pre-Application