Physician - Nocturnist Orthopedic Surgery - Duluth, MN

Paradox; Duluth (MN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Professional development support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Israelvcforum is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Nocturnist in Duluth, MN. The role involves covering orthopedic evening and night shifts at a Level I Trauma Center, offering flexibility in scheduling.

The ideal candidate will join a team of experienced orthopedic surgeons and can take calls from home. Benefits include healthcare, 401(k), and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic night call coverage from 4 PM to 7 AM.
• See orthopedic admissions and trauma patients 24/7.

Skills

Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedics

Job description

Building Location

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

Department

2901570 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY - EH DC

Job Description

Orthopedics – Nocturnist

Location

Duluth, MN – located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior. 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Population 86,000 with surrounding communities approximately 120,000+.

Practice Specifics

• Work where other people play.
• Cover orthopedic evening/night call from 4 PM to 7 AM at a level 1 trauma center.
• Approximately 180 weekday and weekend shifts per year. Flexible scheduling options include two weeks on/ two weeks off, one week on/one week off, or other agreed coverage models.
• Supported by four fellowship‑trained orthopedic trauma surgeons available 7 days/week.
• Supported by 14 subspecialty‑trained orthopedic surgeons in orthopedics oncology, hand, foot and ankle, shoulder, adult reconstruction, and pediatric surgery.
• Call is supported by an APP group that takes call 24/7 and answers in‑house and outside patient calls.
• No spine calls – handled by neurosurgery.
• No office/clinic responsibility.
• No hospital rounding required.
• No requirement to respond to hospital codes.
• Call can be taken from home.
• Expectation to see orthopedic admissions and high‑energy trauma patients per discretion of general surgery trauma team in-house 24/7.
• Hip fractures admitted by hospitalist team.
• Anticipated case volume 0‑2 cases per shift.
• St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 330‑bed tertiary care hospital; Level I Trauma Center with 24‑bed ED and helicopter support. Children’s hospital within St. Mary’s.
• St. Mary’s has ranked among America’s Top 100 Hospitals and Fracture Care Programs.
• Dedicated EMR/EPIC system.
• Service area approximately 500,000.
• Certified as HIMSS EMRAM Level 7 for inpatient and ambulatory facilities.

Requirements

• Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Orthopedics.

Compensation

• $622,119. Candidates may be eligible for additional bonuses, quality incentives, or production‑based compensation.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 401(k) plan with employer contributions. Professional development support, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources.