Orthopedic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: 101417 
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Hancock, MI
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7am – 7am
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7am – 7am
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 27-30
• Dec 19-23

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Varies
• Admissions: 0-1
• Rounding: Yes
• Phone Consults: 0-5
• Case Mix: Fractures, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: III
• EMR System: MediTech
• Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery
• Support Staff: Orthopedic PA, Surgical Staff

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Arthroscopy
  • Total Joint replacement (Hip, Knee, Other)
  • Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: Licensed in MI or IMLC
• DEA: Required (Michigan)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic coverage for Emergency Department call on a rotating basis in a Level III Trauma Facility
• Perform surgical consultations and procedures for fractures, sports injuries, general orthopaedic cases, and total joint replacements
• Manage inpatient and outpatient orthopaedic care, including rounding and admissions
• Collaborate with General Surgeons and Orthopaedic PAs to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Participate in 24-hour call coverage, responding to ED consults as needed