Locum Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon needed
Updated 9/11/26
South Dakota, South Dakota, United States
Physician
Orthopedics-Trauma
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
A Level II Trauma Center seeks a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for ongoing locum tenens coverage to fill intermittent scheduling gaps.
Assignment details
- Coverage: flexible intermittent (typically 2–5+ shifts/month)
- Shift format: 24-hour out-of-house call (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with clinic responsibilities
- Setting: Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support
- Temporary/emergency privileges available for qualified candidates
Clinical responsibilities
- Provide care for orthopedic trauma and emergency orthopedic patients in clinic and hospital
- Take 24-hour out-of-house call and manage admissions, consults, and urgent cases
- Perform operative treatment for orthopedic trauma, including:
- Pelvic and acetabular fractures
- General orthopedic trauma cases
- Common hand injuries
- Collaborate with trauma services, orthopedic colleagues, and support staff to coordinate care and follow-up
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Trauma (required)
- Experience managing complex pelvic and acetabular injuries
- Active DEA registration
Compensation and credentialing details available upon request.
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