Locums Orthopedic Surgery Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 248,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage in Fallon, Nevada. The position offers 24-hour orthopedic coverage, including surgical and clinic responsibilities, with an ongoing need for 1–2 weeks of coverage per month. Candidates should have experience with general orthopedics and total joint procedures, and must hold or be able to obtain a Nevada medical license. Fallon provides a relaxed lifestyle with outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• Experience with general orthopedics and total joint procedures.
• Active Nevada medical license or ability to obtain.
• Comfortable practicing independently in a hospital-based setting.
• Able to practice independently in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour orthopedic coverage, including call.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Perform surgical coverage in a hospital setting.
• Focus on adult patients and total joint procedures.
• Maintain ongoing coverage of 1–2 weeks per month.

Skills

General orthopedic surgery

Total joint procedures

Working independently

Education

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Nevada medical license (active)

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OrthopedicSurgeon to provide locum tenens coverage in Fallon, Nevada. This is a hospital-based role offering 24-hour orthopedic coverage, including call, clinic, and surgical responsibilities.

Coverage Details

• 24-hour orthopedic coverage, including call
• Inpatient and outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Surgical coverage in a hospital setting
• General orthopedic surgery with a focus on adult patients and total joint procedures
• Ongoing need with 1–2 weeks of coverage per month

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Experience with general orthopedics and total joint procedures
• Active Nevada medical license or ability to obtain
• Comfortable practicing independently in a hospital-based setting

Fallon offers a close-knit community with a relaxed lifestyle, access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to Reno and Lake Tahoe. It’s an excellent location for physicians seeking meaningful work with a balanced pace and scenic surroundings.