Orthopedic Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Columbus, GA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jul 29, 2024 - Aug 1, 2025
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: TBD
• Call Schedule: TBD; ER Call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Volume: 3
• Call Response Time: 15 mins
• Callback %: 60%; 1-2 callbacks
• Patient Volume: 3-5 IP, 15-30 OP
• Phone Consults: 2
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding included: Yes, 5 patients per day
• Support Staff: 5 APPs, 7 RNs, 13 MAs & 50 Office Staff
• Required Procedures:
- ORIF, TFN, Bipolar vs Total Hemiarthroplasty
- Amputations, Hip Fractures, Tibia & Fibula Fractures
- Knees Fractures, Infection I&D, RKA's
• Beds in the Dept: 10-20
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Cerner and Athena
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• BC
• Active GA License
• ABLS, BLS