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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
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/02/14
Job Description & Requirements
Orthopedic Surgeon - (Ortho Surg) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to cover as soon as credentialed for 6 months with the option to extend 6 additional months. *Any State License. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. On-call is rotated with other Orthopedic Surgeons. Serve as attending physician in the orthopedic clinic to evaluate, diagnose, & treat patients & perform surgical procedures. General Orthopedics, trauma, joint replacement, shoulder surgery. Supervise Physician Assistants performing clinic duties 3-4 times per week, inpatient consults & rounding 5 days per week. Operating Room procedures are scheduled 5 days per week on a block schedule. Approximately 15-20 patients per day in the clinic and 3-5 patients per day scheduled in the Operating Room. Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support. Site uses computerized medical records system.
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
Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.
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.
orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic physician, orthopedics, physician, healthcare, health care, patient care, hospital, medical, doctor, MD, foot and ankle surgery, foot/ankle surgery, foot, ankle, locum tenens
Orthopedic Surgeon - (Ortho Surg) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to cover as soon as credentialed for 6 months with the option to extend 6 additional months. *Any State License. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. On-call is rotated with other Orthopedic Surgeons. Serve as attending physician in the orthopedic clinic to evaluate, diagnose, & treat patients & perform surgical procedures. General Orthopedics, trauma, joint replacement, shoulder surgery. Supervise Physician Assistants performing clinic duties 3-4 times per week, inpatient consults & rounding 5 days per week. Operating Room procedures are scheduled 5 days per week on a block schedule. Approximately 15-20 patients per day in the clinic and 3-5 patients per day scheduled in the Operating Room. Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support. Site uses computerized medical records system.
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
Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.
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.
orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic physician, orthopedics, physician, healthcare, health care, patient care, hospital, medical, doctor, MD, foot and ankle surgery, foot/ankle surgery, foot, ankle, locum tenens