Orthopedic Surgeon Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Kearney, Nebraska

Jobtome; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in Broken Bow, Nebraska is seeking a locum orthopedic surgeon to provide 24-hour call coverage at a Level II Trauma Center. The assignment covers inpatient and emergency department care with no outpatient clinic hours, and typically involves 1–2 patients per day.

Shifts are structured from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM; board certification is negotiable, and the facility requires broad orthopedic skills to maintain continuity of care for a defined period.

Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic surgery within inpatient and emergency settings.
• Ability to provide 24-hour call coverage.
• No outpatient clinic hours required for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour orthopedic surgery call coverage.
• Manage general orthopedic and fracture care for inpatients and ED.
• Surgical intervention as clinically indicated; typical caseload 1–2 patients per day.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

24-hour call coverage

Education

Board Certification

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