Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic - $24 per hour in Paducah, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $24 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Orthopedic Surgeon

Assignment Details


• Location: Paducah, Kentucky


• Practice Setting: Hospital


• Coverage: Ongoing 24-hour emergency call


• Initial Coverage: October 7 (7:00 AM) - October 12 (7:00 AM)


• Additional ongoing coverage opportunities available

Compensation: 24 Hour On Call - $2500 per 24 hours, Call Back - $470/hr.

Schedule


• 24-hour call shifts


• 7:00 AM-7:00 AM


• Emergency call with callback responsibilities

Clinical Details


• Patient Population: Adults, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics


• EMR: Epic


• Orthopedic trauma and emergency surgical call


• Required to perform hip nailing procedures


• Cases include:


• Fracture and dislocation management


• Amputations


• Bone and joint deformities and tumors


• Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement/revision


• Arthroscopy


• Spinal surgery (with and without instrumentation)

Requirements


• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery


• Active Kentucky medical license or active IMLC


• DEA required


• BLS certification


• Orthopedic fellowship preferred


• COVID-19 vaccination preferred


• Experience with general operative and non-operative orthopedic procedures


• Experience with hip and knee replacement procedures


• Experience with hip and knee repair/revision procedures


• Arthroscopy experience required


• Must be proficient in hip nailing procedures


• Clean background required


• Must be available for the listed coverage dates

Credentialing


• Ongoing coverage opportunity following the initial assignment"