Orthopedics Physician

Coverage Need:

Full-time locum assignment for approximately 6 months while the facility recruits for a permanent orthopedic surgeon.

4 WEEKS PER MONTH

Schedule:

Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

1-hour lunch (12:00 PM 1:00 PM)

OR: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Clinic: Tuesday and Friday

Approximately 10 days of shared call per month

Occasional coverage (1 2 days per month) at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, NH

Practice Details:

This is a true general orthopedic practice within a Critical Access Hospital serving a rural community. The position offers a balanced mix of clinic, surgery, and shared call with an established referral base and collaborative medical staff. This is not a Level I Trauma Center, resulting in a manageable case volume focused on bread-and-butter orthopedics.

Requirements:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency

Ability to obtain a New Hampshire medical license

BLS (American Heart Association) required

Ideal Experience:

Joint replacement experience is required (Hip, Knee, and Shoulder)

Experience treating common hand conditions such as trigger finger and carpal tunnel is preferred

Comfortable evaluating and consulting on spine and back pain is highly preferred

Facility Details:

Critical Access Hospital

EMR: Meditech Expanse

Established orthopedic referral base

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Case Mix:

General orthopedic surgery

Total joint replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)

Fracture care

Degenerative joint disease

Common hand conditions

Musculoskeletal conditions within an aging patient population

Additional Notes:

Rural practice with a predictable Monday Friday schedule

Balanced mix of OR, clinic, and call responsibilities

Opportunity to practice independently while supported by an experienced healthcare team