JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Surgery Orthopedic Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Cottonwood, AZ Service Setting: Hospital and clinic Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Aug 07, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: Days On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (beeper coverage) Call Type: Beeper PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: 2 surgical cases per day, 6 new consults per day Case Mix: Orthopedic trauma, pediatrics, pelvic and acetabular fractures FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Cerner PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 21 days REQUIRED PROCEDURES Manage pelvic and acetabular fractures Manage pediatric orthopedic cases JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active AZ license; Universal License (IMLC) considered Board: BC or BE in Orthopedic Surgery DEA: Yes, required Certifications: BLS Experience: Minimum 1 year in Orthopedic Surgery DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide 24-hour orthopaedic trauma coverage including call Manage pelvic and acetabular fractures Manage pediatric orthopaedic cases Perform surgical cases (average 2 per day) Respond to new consults (average 6 per day)
