Orthopedics Physician

Location: 2 hours west of Lincoln, NE

Coverage Dates:

August (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

September (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

October (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

November (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

December 7 13 (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

Schedule:

24-hour call coverage only

No clinic responsibilities

Inpatient and ED coverage

Practice Details:

Seeking an orthopedic surgeon to provide Level II trauma call coverage at a busy regional hospital. Responsibilities include orthopedic trauma call, fracture management, and surgical cases as needed. Hospitalists handle all medical admissions.

Volume:

Average 1 2 patients per day

Average callback: Approximately 2 hours per 24-hour call shift

Requirements:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery residency required

Active Nebraska license required (IMLC accepted for credentialing, but provider must hold a Nebraska license prior to start)

DEA required

ATLS highly preferred

Case logs required at time of presentation

Availability must be provided at time of name clear

Clean malpractice history preferred

Facility Details:

Level II Trauma Center

EMR: Epic

Inpatient and Emergency Department coverage only

Support from dedicated ED and OR staff

Case Mix:

General orthopedic trauma

Fracture care

Surgical cases as indicated

Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: days

Additional Notes:

No office or clinic responsibilities

Coverage needed due to shortage of orthopedic surgeons available for call