Orthopedic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Kearney, Nebraska

LocumTenens.com; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Tenens.com, LLC is seeking an orthopedic surgeon to fulfill a 24-hour call coverage role at a Level II Trauma Center in Nebraska. The assignment is inpatient, with on-site ED and OR support, and dates noted as December 23 to January 03.

The clinician will handle general orthopedic and fracture care, typically with on-site staff assisting, and will work the 24-hour shift as part of continuity of orthopedic services for the region.

Qualifications

• Board Certification Negotiable
• Inpatient assignment with 24-hour call duties
• Ortho coverage for Level II Trauma Center

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour orthopedic surgery call coverage for Level II Trauma Center.
• Manage general orthopedic and fracture care in inpatient and ED settings with on-site OR support.
• No outpatient clinic hours are required during this assignment.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

24-hour call

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-226975-MD-NE
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:Dec 23 - Jan 03
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This established regional medical center operates as a Level II Trauma Center, providing comprehensive emergency, surgical, and specialty services to patients throughout the surrounding area. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support quality orthopedic surgical coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings. Locum tenens coverage is sought for defined dates to ensure continuity of orthopedic surgical services.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Recreational options include trails, waterways for canoeing and kayaking, and golf at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, while cultural destinations such as the Museum of Nebraska Art and Fort Kearny State Historical Park provide additional options. Family-friendly venues, theater performances, shopping districts, and conference facilities are also available throughout the region, providing diverse options during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide 24-hour orthopedic surgery call coverage on shifts structured from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM at a Level II Trauma Center, managing general orthopedic and fracture care cases across inpatient and emergency department settings. Surgical intervention is performed as clinically indicated, with an average of 1-2 patients per day. ED and OR staff are available on-site to support clinicians throughout each assigned coverage period. No outpatient clinic hours are required as part of this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:1-2
• Support Staff:ED and OR staff
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No