Surgery - General Physician

Locum Hand Surgeon 24-Hour Call Lakewood, CO
Join a locum hand surgery team providing 24-hour call coverage in an inpatient and emergency department setting. This opportunity offers competitive pay packages, weekly direct-deposit pay, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and dedicated support throughout your assignment. Initial coverage is scheduled for November 9 12, 2026, with additional dates potentially available as schedules are released.
Quick Facts

• Location: Lakewood, CO
• Start Date: 11/04/2026
• End Date/Duration: Initial coverage dates through 11/12/2026; ongoing dates may be released
• Shift: 24-hour call, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.
• Hours/Week: Not specified
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• License/Certifications: Colorado medical license or active IMLC eligibility; hand surgery fellowship completion
• Experience: Hand surgery fellowship experience required; specific years of experience not specified

Pay & Benefits

• Pay package discussed upon application
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
• Robust referral bonus program
• 24/7 dedicated support team
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You ll Do

• Provide 24-hour hand surgery call coverage from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Respond to hand-related emergency department consultations.
• Support transfer center calls involving hand injuries.
• Evaluate and manage adult and geriatric patients with hand injuries.
• Coordinate care for patients requiring hand surgery consultation or transfer.
• Provide coverage in an inpatient, emergency department, and Level I trauma setting.
• Document patient care using the EPIC electronic medical record.

What You Need
Required

• Completed hand surgery fellowship
• Colorado medical license or active IMLC eligibility
• Ability to provide 24-hour call coverage
• Experience evaluating and managing hand injuries
• Ability to complete required credentialing and electronic medical record training before the assignment begins

Preferred

• Prior experience using EPIC
• Availability for initial November 2026 coverage dates
• Local or drive-in availability

About the Assignment
This locum tenens opportunity is with a leading facility in Lakewood, Colorado, supporting its hand surgery team during coverage gaps. The assignment serves adult and geriatric patients in an inpatient and emergency department environment, with hand surgery consultations and transfer center support.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply .