Hand Surgery Locum Opportunity in Colorado | $3,000/24-Hour Call + Additional Hourly Callback Pay

Schedule & Coverage Dates

• November 8-12, 2026
• December 11-13, 2026
• Additional dates will be released as schedules are finalized.

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM.
• Respond to emergency department consultations involving hand injuries.
• Manage hand surgery cases and coordinate care for patients requiring specialized treatment.
• Respond to transfer center calls and assist with transfer-related clinical decisions.
• Provide appropriate surgical evaluation and treatment for hand injuries.
• Note: Reimplantation procedures are not performed at this facility.

Patient Population & Clinical Details

• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
• Admissions: Approximately 5
• Support Staff: None specified
• EMR: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Board certification in Surgery of the Hand is required.
• Completion of a Hand Surgery fellowship is required.
• Active Colorado medical license or active IMLC eligibility with the Letter of Qualification (LOQ) in hand at submission is required.
• Active DEA registration is highly preferred and required for credentialing.
• Clean malpractice and background history required.
• Availability for at least one of the listed coverage dates.
• Must specify the number of shifts per month available for ongoing coverage.

Credentialing Requirements

• Standard Credentialing: Approximately 60-90 days.
• Emergency Privileges: Potentially 1-2 weeks for candidates with a clean file, subject to facility approval.
• A Self-Query NPDB report must be provided.
• Pre-application and full application must be submitted promptly to allow for account creation and EMR access.
• Candidates must acknowledge and comply with the facility's required EMR training sequence to avoid delays in starting.
• Candidates must agree to stay at a hotel from the facility's preferred lodging list.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must acknowledge the preferred hotel requirement.
• Candidates must confirm they understand and will complete the required EMR training.
• Candidates with a Self-Query NPDB report available at submission will receive priority consideration.
• For early October coverage, the facility requires a DEA registration that can be transferred and maintained for the duration of the assignment.