Location: Arizona
Start Date: January 2027 Ongoing
Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
POSITION OVERVIEW
A Level II Trauma Center in Arizona, is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for ongoing locum tenens coverage. This opportunity involves managing complex orthopedic trauma and emergency surgical cases, including pelvic and acetabular fractures. The assignment includes both call coverage and scheduled morning clinic responsibilities.
SCHEDULE & COVERAGE
- Shift Type: 24-hour, out-of-house call
- Call Hours: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
- Coverage Needed: Approximately 7 shifts per month
- Start Date: January 2027
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Case Mix: Orthopedic trauma call and clinic
- Clinic Commitment: Two days of morning clinic
- Response Time: Must be able to respond within 30 minutes
- Additional Support: APP coverage, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM daily
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic trauma and emergency surgical coverage.
- Manage complex fractures, including pelvic and acetabular fractures.
- Evaluate and treat acute orthopedic injuries and emergency cases.
- Perform necessary orthopedic trauma procedures and surgeries.
- Participate in scheduled morning clinic sessions.
- Coordinate care with APPs and other members of the clinical team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Arizona medical license.
- Current DEA registration.
- Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Orthopedic trauma fellowship or equivalent specialized trauma training preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex orthopedic trauma, including pelvic and acetabular fractures.
- Ability to meet the 30-minute response-time requirement.
- Clean professional and malpractice history; candidates with any malpractice history will not be approved.
Additional Consideration: Candidates with extensive orthopedic trauma experience may be considered even without a formal orthopedic trauma fellowship.
CREDENTIALING
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: Approximately 60 days.
- Temporary/Emergency Privileges: Available for eligible candidates with clean files, subject to approval.
