Orthopedic Surgeon (General/Sports)

Locums; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RVU bonus

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

CME allowance

PTO 6 weeks

Job summary

Locums is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon for a permanent position in Munster, IN. The role entails both inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care, with a 1:6 call rotation, in a hospital/clinic setting using Epic EMR. Privileges are required and credentialing typically completes in 90–120 days.

Salary is MGMA-based with additional RVU/quality incentives and a negotiable sign-on bonus. The incumbent will join an established physician group with mentorship support, offering a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Hospital privileges required
• Credentialing timeline: approximately 90–120 days

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care
• Perform orthopedic surgical procedures
• Participate in call rotation
• Build and develop a personalized practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery (General/Sports)
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Munster, IN
• Service Setting: Hospital/Clinic
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday (flexible schedule)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 1:6 rotation
• Call Type: Inpatient and outpatient coverage
• Call Ratio: 1:6

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 30 patients per day (clinic)
• Admissions: Included
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Included
• Case Mix: General orthopedics with opportunity to incorporate sports medicine or subspecialty interests

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic (HIMSS Stage VII)
• Office Equipment Available: Full orthopedic procedural capabilities
• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary physician network
• Support Staff Available: Established physician group with mentorship support
• Reason for Coverage: Growth / Expansion

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90–120 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: Competitive (MGMA-based; negotiable)
• Bonus: RVU and quality-based incentives
• Sign-On Bonus: Available (negotiable)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match
• CME: Generous CME allowance
• Licensure: Reimbursement for license, DEA, CSR, dues
• PTO: Approximately 6 weeks

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care
• Perform orthopedic surgical procedures
• Participate in call rotation
• Build and develop a personalized practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR