Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 275,520 - 344,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous hourly rate

All travel arrangements provided

Med-mal and tail insurance coverage

Personal locums consultant for credentialing

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for coverage in Phoenix, AZ. This role supports a high-acuity trauma center and emphasizes a collaborative environment with an experienced orthopedic trauma team.

The position involves 24-hour shifts with flexible scheduling, operative management of trauma patients, and participation in trauma call coverage. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery and complete an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in managing complex fracture care.
• Experience in high-acuity trauma care.
• Active Arizona medical license or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients.
• Participate in trauma call coverage at a high-volume trauma center.
• Balance surgical cases with inpatient care and outpatient follow-up.

Skills

Orthopedic trauma management

High-acuity trauma care

Pelvic and acetabular fracture management

Education

Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

We are seeking a Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide coverage with a physician-led organization in Phoenix, AZ. This organization is focused on supporting high-performing surgical teams with strong clinical infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on delivering high-quality care in a hospital-based setting.

This assignment supports a high-acuity trauma center and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced orthopedic trauma team in a collaborative, well-supported environment.

Assignment Details

• 24-hour shifts with approximately 183 shifts annually (flexible scheduling options available)
• Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches
• Built-in recovery time between rotations
• Mix of OR, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic responsibilities
• Work alongside an additional Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
• Dedicated orthopedic trauma and acute care surgery coverage model

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
• Participate in trauma call coverage at a high-volume trauma center
• Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
• Collaborate with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams
• Balance surgical cases with inpatient care and outpatient follow-up
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
• Experience in high-acuity trauma care required
• Strong expertise in pelvic and acetabular fracture management preferred
• Active Arizona medical license (or willingness to obtain)

Extras

• Generous (above market) hourly rate
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
• Med-mal and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts