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Orthopedic Hand Surgery Locum Tenens opportunity | Spokane, WA
Updated 7/09/25
Spokane, Washington, United States
Physician
Orthopedics-Hand Surgery
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Hand Surgery for periodic 24-hour beeper call coverage. This locum opportunity is driven by long-term departmental restructuring and includes several confirmed coverage blocks through 2026. This is a call-only, inpatient-focused assignment at a Level II Trauma Center, ideal for a fellowship-trained hand surgeon with availability for scheduled blocks.
- Provide 24-hour call for orthopedic hand surgery emergencies
- Respond to consults within 20 minutes (beeper call model)
- Manage a range of surgical cases, primarily focused on hand and upper extremity trauma and conditions
- No inpatient rounding or outpatient clinic responsibilitiesBoard Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship in Hand Surgery (required)
- Active WA license or IMLC eligibility
- Current BLS certification
- Experience in trauma-level environments preferredTendon release/repair
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Hand and upper extremity procedures
- Management of fractures, dislocations, and nerve injuries
Job Responsibilities
Respond to consults within 20 minutes (beeper call model)
Manage a range of surgical cases, primarily focused on hand and upper extremity trauma and conditions
No inpatient rounding or outpatient clinic responsibilities
Qualifications
Fellowship in Hand Surgery (required)
Active WA license or IMLC eligibility
Current BLS certification
Experience in trauma-level environments preferred
Working Hours
May 21–27, 2026
July 2–8, 2026
November 25–30, 2026
December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027
Skills
Peripheral nerve surgery
Arthroscopy
Hand and upper extremity procedures
Management of fractures, dislocations, and nerve injuries
