Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider – Georgia
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Location
Georgia, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job Description
Last Update:
2/14/25
WE are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with orthopedic surgery experience for a long-term locum tenens assignment. The provider will support both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing high-quality care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic care in collaboration with the orthopedic surgery team.
- Assist in surgical procedures and provide perioperative care.
- Conduct patient evaluations, order diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
- Perform hospital rounds, manage inpatient consultations, and coordinate patient care.
- Participate in on-call rotation with a response time of 30 minutes.
- Document patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Job Responsibilities
Assist in surgical procedures and provide perioperative care.
Conduct patient evaluations, order diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
Perform hospital rounds, manage inpatient consultations, and coordinate patient care.
Participate in on-call rotation with a response time of 30 minutes.
Document patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Qualifications
Board Eligible or Certified in specialty.
Minimum Experience: Not specified, but prior orthopedic surgery experience preferred.
Required Certifications: ABLS (Advanced Burn Life Support).
Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required (Temporary privileges available for qualified candidates).
Must be eligible for expedited credentialing (60 days for clean providers).
Working Hours
On-Call Schedule:
Call shifts from 5 PM – 8 AM and weekends on a rotating basis.
Call Ratio: 1:2, with 30-minute response time required.
Call type: Beeper.
Skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a care team.
Experience with inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic care.
Proficiency in Epic EMR system.
Excellent communication and patient care skills.