Locum Orthopedic Surgeon

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing

Competitive compensation

24-hour access to a dedicated healthca

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an orthopaedic-focused clinician to provide emergency department coverage on 24-hour shifts. The role averages 1–2 patients per shift and spans inpatient and outpatient settings, with emphasis on urgent orthopaedic care.

Responsibilities include managing fractures, arthroscopy, and total joint procedures, while leveraging trauma-focused expertise to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic ED environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in orthopaedic surgery with trauma and joint procedures.
• Experience with joint revision or repair of shoulder, hip, and knee.
• Ability to work in emergency orthopaedic care and adapt to varying cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle fractures and orthopaedic cases including arthroscopy.
• Participate in total joint replacement procedures as needed.
• Provide ED orthopaedic coverage during 24-hour shifts.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery skills

Trauma and joint procedures

Joint revision/repair experience

Job description

Job Summary

This role involves providing emergency department orthopaedic call coverage during 24-hour shifts, with an average of 1-2 patients seen per shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Fractures, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic cases
• Arthroscopy
• Total joint replacement

Experience & Requirements

• Experience in joint revision or repair of shoulder, hip, and knee
• Orthopaedic surgery skills with a focus on trauma and joint procedures

Work Settings & Hours

• Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Phone consults (0-5 per shift)
• 24-hour shifts

Benefits

• Paid malpractice insurance
• Pre-paid travel and housing
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to a dedicated healthcare consultant

Additional Information

Note: This position emphasizes flexibility, clinical expertise, and the ability to work in emergency orthopaedic care.