Orthopedics Physician

ProLocums; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Richmond, Indiana is seeking an experienced orthopedic surgeon to join their team. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients with musculoskeletal issues, performing various surgical procedures, and providing weekend inpatient rounding. Candidates must be BC/BE in orthopedic surgery and hold ACLS and BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues.
• Provide weekend inpatient rounding and respond to calls.

Responsibilities

• Perform key procedures including arthroscopy and joint replacement.
• Manage post-operative follow-up for complex traumas.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

ACLS

BLS

Education

BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Orthopedic Surgeon Job Description

The orthopedic surgeon will diagnose, treat, and operate on patients with musculoskeletal issues or injuries involving bones, nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, tumors, and more.

Responsibilities include providing weekend inpatient rounding and responding to calls, with workload varying based on emergency room admissions and post-operative follow-up for complex traumas transferred to a higher level of care.

Key procedures include:

1. Arthroscopy
2. Total Joint Replacement
3. Hip
4. Knee
5. Shoulder
6. Other
7. Joint Repair
8. Hip
9. Knee
10. Shoulder
11. Other
12. Tendon Repair
13. Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Qualifications required: BC/BE in orthopedic surgery, ACLS, BLS certifications.