An Orthopedic Surgeon Is Needed for Locums Coverage in Oregon

Weatherby Healthcare; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing

24-hour Weatherby consultant access

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking orthopedic locum tenens coverage in Hood River, Oregon. The assignment emphasizes inpatient care with about 2 hospital patients per physician per day, and around 2 admissions and 1 surgery daily in a hospital setting.

Candidates should have general ortho skills; patient mix includes adults, pediatrics, and trauma. We provide paid malpractice, pre-paid travel and housing, and 24-hour consultant access. Learn more at weatherbyhealthcare.com.

Qualifications

• Inpatient coverage for orthopedic patients in a hospital setting.
• General orthopedic skills required to manage diverse cases.
• Experience with adult, pediatric, and trauma patients is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Care for approximately 2 hospital patients per physician per day.
• Handle about 2 admissions and 1 surgery per day.

Skills

Inpatient coverage

General ortho skills

Job description

• Inpatient coverage -- avg. 2 hospital patients per physician per day
• Approx. 2 admissions and 1 surgery per day
• Hospital setting
• General ortho skills required
• Patient mix -- 65% adult, 20% pediatric, 25% trauma
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at http://weatherbyhealthcare.com