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Orthopedic Trauma Surgery – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Tampa, FL
Updated 7/29/25
Tampa, Florida, United States
Physician
Orthopedics-Trauma
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon to provide call-only coverage (no clinic duties). This is an excellent locum tenens opportunity at a high-acuity trauma center located in the heart of Tampa, FL.
- Provide orthopedic trauma call coverage during 7-day blocks per month
- Manage emergent trauma cases including acetabular fractures, hemi-arthroplasty, and external fixation
- Perform urgent orthopedic procedures as needed
- Beeper call response within 30 minutes
- Participate in both surgical interventions and inpatient rounds Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery – Trauma Fellowship Required
- Experience with:
- Acetabular fracture management
- Hemi-arthroplasty
- External fixation (Ex-Fixes), pinning, and fracture care
- Active Florida medical license – required
- BLS certification – required
- Must meet all hospital privileging standards Advanced orthopedic trauma procedures
- Fracture repair and revision
- Joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder – preferred)
- Spine procedures (cervical, thoracic, lumbar – with/without instrumentation)
- Percutaneous disc surgeryCall-Only Shifts: 24-hour beeper call, 7 days per month
- No clinic, no scheduled surgical shifts
- Must be able to respond within 30 minutes
Job Responsibilities
Manage emergent trauma cases including acetabular fractures, hemi-arthroplasty, and external fixation
Perform urgent orthopaedic procedures as needed
Beeper call response within 30 minutes
Participate in both surgical interventions and inpatient rounds
Qualifications
Experience with:
Acetabular fracture management
Hemi-arthroplasty
External fixation (Ex-Fixes), pinning, and fracture care
Active Florida medical license – required
BLS certification – required
Must meet all hospital privileging standards
Working Hours
No clinic, no scheduled surgical shifts
Must be able to respond within 30 minutes
Skills
Fracture repair and revision
Joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder – preferred)
Spine procedures (cervical, thoracic, lumbar – with/without instrumentation)
Percutaneous disc surgery
