Orthopedics Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing company is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens position in Columbus, GA. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient care, with a focus on orthopedic surgery procedures. Candidates must have an active Georgia license and be board-certified. The position offers coverage for travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance.

Benefits

Travel, lodging and malpractice insurance covered

Qualifications

• Active GA License required.
• No malpractice claims over 1 million.

Responsibilities

• Perform various orthopedic procedures including ORIF and amputations.
• Manage patient admissions and rounding.

Skills

ACLS

Education

BC

Job description

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Columbus, GA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jan 6, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift/Call Schedule: TBD
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 15 mins
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Callback: 60%
• Call Volume: 3
• Phone Consults: 1-2
• Patient Volume: 3-5 (IP), 15-30 (OP)
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Rounding Included: Yes; 5 patients (1 hr)
• Support Staff: 7 RNs, 5 NP/PAs, 13 MAs, 50 Office Staff
• Procedures:
- ORIF, TFN, Bipolar vs Total Hemiarthroplasty, Amputations, hip fractures, tibia & fibula fractures, knee fractures, infection, I&D, BKAs.
• Beds in the Dept: 10-20
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Cerner and Athena
• Travel, lodging and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active GA License
• BC
• ACLS
• No malpractice claims over 1 million.