JOB OVERVIEW • Job Id: A-MD-71691
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lakewood, CO
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Nov 09, 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7a - 7a
• Call Type: In-House
• Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
COVERAGE DATES • Nov 9-12
PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
• Admissions: 5
• Case Mix: Hand injuries
FACILITY INFORMATION • Trauma Level: Level I
• EMR System: EPIC
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days standard, Emergency privs 1-2 weeks
REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Cover emergency department and transfer center calls for hand injuries. Does not include reimplantation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Board: Board Certified in Surgery of the Hand
• Licenses: Active CO License or Universal License (IMLC)
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: Board Certified, DEA
• Experience: Hand Surgery Fellowship
• Other Qualifications: Clean Malpractice/Background, Local/Drive-in preferred
Duties & Responsibilities • Provide 24-hour call coverage for Hand Surgery (7a-7a).
• Cover emergency department and transfer center calls for hand injuries.
• Manage adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Perform hand surgery procedures (excluding reimplantation).
• Collaborate with the trauma team in a Level I Trauma Center setting.
