Orthopaedic Surgeon 24-Hour Call Hancock, MI
Provide orthopaedic call coverage at a Level III trauma facility with a flexible schedule and support from an established surgical team. This assignment offers a $1.00 hourly pay rate, weekly direct-deposit pay, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and a start timeline beginning in November 2026. Candidates with total joint and general orthopaedic expertise will complement this well-established practice.
Quick Facts
- Location: Hancock, MI
- Start Date: 11/07/2026
- End Date/Duration: 11/16/2026; short-term call coverage
- Shift: 24-hour call shifts, 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
- Hours/Week: Not specified; call-based coverage
- Employment Type: Locum tenens
- License/Certs: Active ABOS board certification; active Michigan medical license, Michigan CDS, and Michigan DEA
- Experience: Orthopaedic surgery experience, including total joints and general orthopaedics
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 clinicians
- 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 orthopaedic surgery call coverage.
- Respond to Emergency Department requests for orthopaedic consultation.
- Evaluate and manage fractures, sports-related injuries, and general orthopaedic cases.
- Provide care for total joint and general orthopaedic conditions within scope of practice.
- Coordinate appropriate treatment and disposition for orthopaedic patients.
- Collaborate with orthopaedic physician assistants, surgical staff, and other clinical teams.
- Participate in onsite orientation before beginning call coverage.
What You Need
Required: - Active board certification through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
- Active Michigan medical license.
- Active Michigan Controlled Substance License (CDS).
- Active Michigan Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
- Ability to provide 24-hour call coverage.
- Orthopaedic surgery experience.
Preferred: - Experience with total joint procedures.
- Broad general orthopaedic experience.
About the Assignment
This opportunity is with a leading facility in Hancock, Michigan, providing Emergency Department call coverage at an ASC-verified Level III trauma facility. The assignment includes a supportive surgical environment with orthopaedic physician assistants, full surgical staff, flexible operating room resources, and digital radiology. Typical cases include fractures, sports injuries, and general orthopaedics; spine cases are not included.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
