Orthopedic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Colorado

LocumTenens.com; Hartsel (CO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens.com in Colorado seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon for a short-term assignment at a Level III trauma center, July 24–27, providing 24-hour call coverage.

Board certification in orthopedic surgery is required. On-call clinicians must respond within 30 minutes and cover inpatient and emergency department services.

This locum tenens assignment emphasizes continuity of orthopedic surgical services for the facility and patients.

Qualifications

• Board certification in orthopedic surgery is required.
• On-call availability with a 30-minute response time is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings at a Level III trauma center.
• Carry out the full scope of general orthopedic surgical care as applicable to Level III trauma center coverage.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-217735-MD-CO
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:July 24 - July 27
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;ER
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a Level III trauma center providing orthopedic surgical services across inpatient and emergency department settings. The facility maintains established clinical protocols to support the delivery of quality orthopedic care for all assigned coverage periods. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of orthopedic surgical services.

About the Facility Location

Colorado offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and community-focused activities throughout the summer months and beyond. The area features bluegrass music festivals along the river, family-friendly nature programs, and Western heritage celebrations that include rodeos, parades, and carnivals. Outdoor music showcases and local fair activities are also available during the summer season, providing varied recreational options suited to a broad range of interests.

About the Clinician's Workday

The orthopedic surgeon will provide 24-hour call coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings at a Level III trauma center in Colorado, with coverage running July 24 through July 27. Clinicians must maintain on-call availability with a response time within 30 minutes, in accordance with Colorado state Level III trauma center guidelines. Clinical responsibilities encompass the full scope of general orthopedic surgical care consistent with a Level III trauma center. Board certification in orthopedic surgery is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:none
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No