Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Clinton, NC

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Clinton, NC
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Clinton, NC 28328
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
• Shift Schedule: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM – Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM (24-hour call)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (Continuous)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 Minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Lodging provided (hospital-owned apartment on-site). Travel expenses capped at $500. Malpractice insurance covered by Vendor.

• Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM – Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM

• Patient Demographics: General Orthopedic (Adults)
• Average Daily Volume: Varies (0-3 consults, 0-2 ED visits, 0-2 surgeries/day)
• Case Mix: Orthopedic Trauma, General Orthopedics

• EMR System: MediTech
• Specialty Backup Available: Limited (Long bone trauma transferred out)

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Required
  • Arthroscopy
  • Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee))
  • Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee))
  • Hand (Tendon release/repair, Peripheral nerve surgery)
  • W/ Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • W/O Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • Percutaneous disc surgery

• Board: BC required (Certified minimum)
• Licenses: Licensed in NC
• DEA: Required (NC DEA with NC address)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
• Other Qualifications: Must be vaccinated. Must be credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare and enrolled with PECOS.

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for general orthopedic surgery, including emergency department coverage.
• Manage consults (0-3 per day) and provide medical management for orthopedic patients.
• Perform ED visits for closed reductions, admissions, and surgical procedures (wrist, ankle, and hip fractures; I&D).
• Stabilize and transfer long bone trauma as necessary.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the MediTech EMR system.