Orthopedic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage for Inpatient and ER Coverage in Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 276,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an orthopedic surgeon to provide 24-hour on-call coverage at a Level III trauma center in Colorado, starting October and ongoing. The clinician will deliver general orthopedic surgical care for inpatient and ED settings, within a hospital-based coverage model.

Candidates should be board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery, with Colorado licensure or eligibility, and able to work on-site in a fast-paced trauma environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with active licensure preferred in Colorado.
• Experience providing orthopedic care in acute inpatient and ED settings.
• Familiarity with Level III trauma center operations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for orthopedic services across inpatient and ED.
• Perform and assist with orthopedic procedures as needed during coverage.
• Coordinate patient care with hospital teams and ensure continuity of orthopedic services.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

On-call coverage

Emergency department experience

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-221390-MD-CO
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:October - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;ER
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This 276-bed facility operates as an Emergency Room Trauma Level III center, providing orthopedic surgical services across inpatient and emergency department settings. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support quality orthopedic care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of orthopedic surgical services on an ongoing basis.

About the Facility Location

Colorado offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of community events and recreational activities throughout the fall season and beyond. The state features farmers markets, art walks, craft beer celebrations, harvest festivals, and scenic mountain drives with fall foliage, as well as family-friendly events and live music at community gatherings. The state's event calendar reflects a broad mix of cultural, culinary, and outdoor experiences suited to a variety of interests.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide 24-hour call coverage for orthopedic on-call services across inpatient and emergency department settings at an on-site Level III Trauma Center in Colorado. This locum tenens assignment begins in October on an ongoing basis. Clinical responsibilities encompass general orthopedic surgical care consistent with the scope of a Level III Trauma Center. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No