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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 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/04/15
Job Description & Requirements
Orthopedic Surgeon - (Ortho Surg) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 24 Hour On-Call

Staff Care represents an opportunity for a physician that specializes in Orthopedic Surgery to help out with orthopedic call coverage in a facility in Texas. If you or anyone you know would be interested to help out with this on-going call rotation, please contact Staff Care at [Register to View] .

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.

Required Qualifications
- Active Texas state license

Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible


Facility Location
Located in south Texas on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi is known for its waterfront beauty and sparkling waters. The city is home to popular attractions such as the famous Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum, as well as countless year-round events and festivals. The vacation destination of South Padre Island is in close proximity with its wide, sandy beaches and warm island temperatures.

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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