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Orthopedic Surgeon - (Ortho Surg) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Dallas, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/09/16
Job Description & Requirements
Orthopedic Surgeon - (Ortho Surg) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Dallas TX VAMC has a need for an orthopedic surgeon to come on board for a minimal 6 month assignment. The hours would be Monday through Friday 7am - 4pm. Physician will share call rotation one in every three. Will be required to have your BLS, ACLS and a current DEA. Patient care includes examinations, general history, evaluation, prescribing medications from the VA formulary, diagnosis and treatment.

An orthopedic surgeon (locum tenens) treats muscle and skeletal problems such as those that accompany diseases like arthritis or with injury or trauma. Orthopedic surgeons who specialize in foot and ankle procedures have completed fellowships of focused training in these physiological areas. When a patient requires a complex surgery in the foot or ankle, general orthopedic physicians will refer them to foot/ankle specialists.

Facility Location
Known to locals as simply “Big D,†everything in this sprawling Texas town is larger than life. A major center for banking, finance and oil, Dallas knows how to balance business and pleasure. It boasts more shopping centers than any other U.S. city, an abundance of sporting pleasures and excellent travel nursing assignments at its leading facilities.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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