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: Jan 6, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift/Call Schedule: TBD
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 15 mins
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Callback: 60%
• Call Volume: 3
• Phone Consults: 1-2
• Patient Volume: 3-5 (IP), 15-30 (OP)
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Rounding Included: Yes; 5 patients (1 hr)
• Support Staff: 7 RNs, 5 NP/PAs, 13 MAs, 50 Office Staff
• Procedures:
- ORIF, TFN, Bipolar vs Total Hemiarthroplasty, Amputations, hip fractures, tibia & fibula fractures, knee fractures, infection, I&D, BKAs.
• Beds in the Dept: 10-20
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Cerner and Athena
• Travel, lodging and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active GA License
• BC
• ACLS
• No malpractice claims over 1 million.