Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Barton Associates

Kentucky

On-site

USD 300,000 - 450,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job summary

Barton Associates is seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a 120-day assignment in Kentucky starting June 1, 2026. The role includes 24-hour call shifts and responsibilities such as managing trauma joint and fracture repairs, conducting patient rounding, and consults. The position offers strong compensation and travel-related expenses coverage, along with A-rated medical malpractice insurance. A dedicated recruiter will assist with future travel opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Must be board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • Experience managing typical trauma joint and fracture repairs is required.
  • Familiarity with Meditech EHR is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary Orthopedic Physician on call.
  • Perform callbacks for trauma joint and fracture repairs.
  • Conduct patient rounding and consults/follow-ups.

Skills

Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery
Experience with trauma joint and fracture repairs
Familiarity with EMR System: Meditech EHR

Job description

We are seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a 120-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 24‑hour call shifts from 7 AM – 7 AM, including 8 AM – 5 PM clinic hours and weeknight call after clinic. The Orthopedic Surgeon will serve as the primary MD on call, manage typical trauma joint and fracture repairs, and conduct patient rounding and follow‑ups, with no APP on call.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Serve as the primary Orthopedic Physician on call, without APP support.
  • Perform callbacks for typical trauma joint and fracture repairs.
  • Conduct typical rounding and patient consults/follow‑ups.
Qualifications
  • Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • EMR System: Meditech EHR
  • Cases include typical trauma joint and fracture repairs; no spine or hand surgeries are required
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel‑related expenses covered
  • A‑rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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