Hand Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Guffey (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Board Certified Hand Surgeon to cover 24-hour call shifts at a Level I trauma facility in Colorado. The assignment includes inpatient and emergency department coverage with on-site duties and a focus on hand injuries.

Shifts run on a 24-hour call basis during specified date ranges. Candidates must be board certified in Hand Surgery and available for the described rotation, with responsibilities spanning ED consults, transfer calls, and hand surgery procedures.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Hand Surgery required.
• Call coverage is mandatory for each shift.
• Hand surgery procedures are required; reimplantation is not within the scope of this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for hand surgery services across inpatient and emergency department settings.
• Respond to emergency department consults and transfer center calls related to hand injuries.
• Hand surgery procedures to be performed as part of the assignment; reimplantation is not included.

Skills

24-hour call coverage

Inpatient & ER coverage

Hand surgery experience

Education

Board Certification in Hand Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-COTitle: MD

Dates Needed: October 1 - 4, October 8, October 12 - 25 (shifts end next day)

Shift Type: 24-Hour Call

Assignment Type: Inpatient; ER

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility holds a Level I trauma designation and maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient and emergency hand surgery coverage. The facility is structured to accommodate locum tenens clinicians providing 24-hour call coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings. Established workflows are in place to facilitate coordinated hand surgery care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Colorado offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. The state features opportunities for hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and skiing across its public lands, scenic byways, and mountain trails, along with hot springs and destinations suited to a variety of recreational pursuits. Clinicians may also explore arts and culture through performing arts venues, annual art showcases held across multiple venues statewide, community events, and seasonal attractions available throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide 24-hour call coverage for hand surgery services across inpatient and emergency department settings at an on-site Level I trauma facility. Coverage responsibilities include responding to emergency department consults and transfer center calls related to hand injuries. Hand surgery procedures are required; reimplantation is not within the scope of this assignment. Board certification in Hand Surgery is required, and call coverage is a mandatory component of each designated shift.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: VariablePatient Population: All AgesCall Ratio/Schedule: TBDLocation Type: On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required: NoGovernment: No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
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• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details