Orthopedic Surgeon Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Coverage in Minnesota

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 275,520 - 330,624; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing

24-hour Weatherby consultant support

NALTO charter member

Job summary

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in Duluth, MN, seeks clinicians for ongoing call coverage with 4 pm–7 am shifts. The role involves inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with approximately 2 admissions and about 6 phone consults per day.

Procedures include hip, hand, and tendon repairs, while arthroscopy and total joint replacements are not required. Employment offers paid malpractice, pre-paid travel and housing, and support via Weatherby Healthcare consultants.

Qualifications

• Must provide orthopedic call coverage on assigned shifts.
• Knowledge of hip/hand procedures and tendon repairs.
• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities within assigned facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide call coverage from 4 pm to 7 am.
• Approximately 2 patient admissions per 24-hour shift.
• Average ~6 phone consultations per 24 hours.
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal.

Skills

Call coverage

Orthopedic procedures

Inpatient/outpatient care

Job description

• Call coverage – 4 pm - 7 am shifts (15 hrs)
• Ongoing call coverage with dates extending into 2027
• Approx. 2 patients seen and 2 admissions per 24‑hour shift
• Avg. ~6 phone consults per 24 hours
• Inpatient and outpatient call coverage required
• Hip procedures, hand procedures, and tendon release/repair required
• Arthroscopy and total joint replacement not required
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre‑paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24‑hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

From $200.00 to $240.00 hourly. Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.