Orthopedic Surgeon Locum
Address: Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Start Date: 04/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Coverage Dates Needed:

• April 28 – May 5

• May 10 – 16
• May 19 – 29
• June 7 – 20
• June 23 – July 18
• July 21 – August 15
• August 18 – 30

On-Call: Yes (6 days per week unless 7 is requested)

Overview

Seeking a locum orthopedic surgeon to provide coverage for a Level III Trauma Center. The role requires expertise in orthopedic trauma and elective total joint procedures. The provider must be comfortable managing pediatric and hand cases as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of orthopedic trauma cases, including hip fractures, ankle and plateau fractures, and compartment syndrome releases
• Perform elective total knee and total hip replacements
• Handle pediatric cases, primarily closed reductions and rare outpatient trauma
• Manage hand cases, including stabilization, compartment syndrome evaluation, and flexor tenosynovitis surgery (hand surgeon available for definitive fixation)
• Conduct 3-5 OR cases per day and see 20-25 patients per clinic day
• Work an estimated 2 days in the OR and 3 days in the clinic per week (schedule varies)
• Provide rotating day coverage for ED trauma cases and possible non-ED weekend patient/floor call and rounding

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship in Trauma or Joints preferred, but not required
• Experience in a Level 3 Trauma Center preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR system

Support & Work Environment

• Ortho Clinic & OR
• Mid-level providers available (no supervision required)
• Stryker Hoffman 3 external fixator set available in-house
• Hand surgeon available for complex cases
• 50% podiatry coverage; remainder is orthopedics

Schedule & Expectations

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (plus late afternoon add-ons)
• Possible weekend rounding & patient call (no ED weekend OR call)
• Estimated 50/50 split between OR & clinic
• 5-15 anticipated procedures/surgeries per week