Surgery-Orthopedic Hospital Based job located in North Carolina
Job Description
Seeking a locum Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Friday 7a—Monday 7a; every weekend.
Will look at a minimum of 2 weekends per month.
Provide coverage for the ED.
Level II hospital.
See trauma patients that may come in the ED over the weekend.
Procedures: Reductions, splinting/casting, and any indicated operative procedures, pelvic and/or acetabulum fractures is not expected but provisional stabilization with skeletal traction, external fixation, and/or application of pelvic binders is in scope.
There are no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
Provide guidance and oversight of orthopaedic trauma APPs who assist with the Orthopaedic Trauma Service and who serve as “first call” for the service.
Avg. Daily Census: 0-3
EMR: EPIC
The candidate must have experience with the evaluation and treatment of the most common, bread-and-butter musculoskeletal conditions resulting in inpatient consultation.
Ortho trauma fellowship is preferred but not necessary.
Required: NC state license, DEA
Job ID 3053