Inpatient Orthopedic Surgeon — Holiday Coverage, ICU

Weatherby Healthcare; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 332,000 - 554,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Travel and housing expenses covered

24/7 Weatherby consultant support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking an orthopedic surgeon for holiday coverage of inpatient cases across two locations in Louisiana and Iowa. Fellowship-trained surgeons with hospital privileges are required to participate in this locum tenens assignment.

Travel and housing expenses are prepaid, and a Weatherby consultant provides 24/7 support. ICU capabilities and emergency/consultative coverage are necessary for staffing this shift.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in orthopedic surgery completed.
• Hospital privileges required.
• Assignment includes holiday coverage for inpatient orthopedic cases.
• Two hospital locations involved.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient orthopedic surgery coverage during holidays.
• Manage inpatient census of 10–20 patients across two locations.
• Care for all age groups.
• ICU care capabilities required.
• Respond to emergency and consultative calls.
• Enter assignment details and time in the online portal.

Education

Fellowship training in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking an orthopedic surgeon for holiday coverage of inpatient cases across two locations in Louisiana and Iowa. Fellowship-trained surgeons with hospital privileges are required to participate in this locum tenens assignment.

Travel and housing expenses are prepaid, and a Weatherby consultant provides 24/7 support. ICU capabilities and emergency/consultative coverage are necessary for staffing this shift.