Orthopedics Physician

Protean Med LLC; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced orthopedic surgeon for ongoing emergency department call coverage. This role requires expertise in total hip and knee procedures, as well as the ability to manage orthopedic cases efficiently. The ideal candidate will be board certified and licensed in Oklahoma, ready to respond swiftly to patient needs. With support from local integrated orthopedic surgeons, you will play a critical role in ensuring quality care for patients. If you are passionate about orthopedic surgery and ready for a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in OK or IMLC to bid.
• Eligible for board certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic coverage on ED call, focusing on total hips/knees and simple fractures.
• Respond to calls within 15 minutes and be on-site within 30 minutes when needed.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Emergency Department Call

Patient Management

Board Certification

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Tools

EMR System: Epic

Job description

Reason for Coverage: Vacancy- Long-Term Permanent Search
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Call Only
EMR System: Epic
Practice Setting: Outpatient
Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified?: Yes
Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
What is the license requirement to bid?: Licensed in OK or IMLC
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe (Days): 60-90 days

Having an orthopedic surgeon on our ED call who can and will do total hips/knees is a MUST
The ED call would be ongoing
They do not have to stay in the facility the entire 24hrs of call. Callback can range as little as zero to 2-4 hours. But they do have to answer all calls within 15 mins and be in the building (when needed) within 30 minutes.
What is the average patient census? This also varies, but on average 10 orthopaedic patients for the inpatient side of the hospital.
Support staff? We have 2 local integrated orthopaedic surgeons and 1 non-integrated physician that has privileges within our facility.
Any specific procedures needed? This is for ED call so the bread and butter would be total hips/knees and simple fractures.
Total knees are not a deal breaker. But total hips we need somebody who can help fix a hip fracture that might come in through the ED.
Does the dept anticipate future dates? If yes, how often on a monthly basis? Yes, we are looking at having locums cover 1-2 weekends per month.