Hand Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a board-certified Hand Surgeon for on-site coverage at a Level I trauma center in Colorado. The assignment requires 24-hour call coverage across inpatient and ER settings, with coordination of hand injury care.

Dates include multiple shifts; reimplantation is not required. ED consults and transfer center calls are handled as part of the role during designated periods.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Hand Surgery is required.
• Call coverage is a mandatory component of each shift.
• Hand surgery procedures are required; reimplantation is not within scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for hand surgery services across inpatient and ED.
• Respond to ED consults and transfer center calls related to hand injuries.
• Perform hand surgery procedures as part of assigned coverage.

Skills

24-Hour Call

Education

Board Certification in Hand Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223423-MD-CO
• Title: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:Variable
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule:TBD
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No