Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 275,520 - 413,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous above-market hourly rate

Travel arrangements provided

Med-mal and tail insurance covered

Personal locums consultant provided

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking a Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide coverage in Tucson, AZ. This role supports a high-acuity trauma center and offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled orthopedic trauma team in a collaborative, well-supported environment.

Ideal candidates will be board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery and have completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship. A generous hourly rate and full travel arrangements are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-acuity trauma care is required.
• Active Arizona medical license (or willingness to obtain) is necessary.

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.

Skills

High-acuity trauma care

Pelvic and acetabular fracture management

Collaboration with trauma teams

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship

Job description

We are seeking a Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide coverage with a physician-led organization in Tucson, 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