Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Orthopedics-Trauma
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/14/24
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Apr 19-24, 2024
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Call Schedule: 24-hr call; 7a-7a
• Call Type: 2nd Call/Back-up
• Call Response Time: 20 mins
• Call Back: 20%
• Phone Consults: 5
• Patient Volume: 10
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Support Staff: 6 NP/PAs, 2 MAs, 2 Office Staff
- PA support inhouse 24/7 and in the clinic.
• Required Procedures/Skills:
- Pelvic/Acetabular cases and must be able to appropriately take care of any Level 1 orthopedic trauma.
- Arthroscopy, Total Joint replacement (Hip, Knee, etc), Tendon release/repair.
- If comfortable to fix periprosthetic fractures, would be a bonus.
- Total Joints is NOT REQUIRED but there are times they will put in a total hip due to femoral neck fractures.
• Beds in the Dept: 1100
• EMR: Epic
• Trauma Level: I
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Other Info:
- The request is for two full-time needs.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active MO License/For renewal
• BC
• BLS