Orthopedics Physician

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.