Locums Ortho Surgery- California

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY – LOCUM TENENS

Location: California
Start Date: January 1, 2027 – Ongoing
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery / Orthopedic Trauma
Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center

POSITION OVERVIEW

A Level II Trauma Center in California, is seeking a qualified Orthopedic Surgeon to provide ongoing locum tenens coverage and support its surgical team. The ideal candidate will have orthopedic trauma training or fellowship experience and be comfortable managing acute fractures, emergency orthopedic cases, and a range of general orthopedic procedures.

SCHEDULE & COVERAGE

• Shift Type: 24-hour, out-of-house call
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
• Coverage Needed: 5–7+ shifts per month
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Additional Support: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support available
• Travel: Available; local candidates preferred

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide orthopedic surgical call coverage and emergency consultations.
• Manage acute fractures and orthopedic trauma cases.
• Perform bread-and-butter orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Perform arthroscopic procedures and hip and knee hemiarthroplasties.
• Evaluate patients and determine appropriate surgical and non-surgical treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active California medical license.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• X-ray certification required.
• Fluoroscopy experience and certification required.
• Orthopedic trauma training or fellowship preferred/required.
• Strong experience managing acute fractures and emergency orthopedic cases.
• Clean professional and malpractice history; candidates with any malpractice history will not be approved.
• Residency-trained, board-eligible physicians and new graduates may be considered; 1–3 years of experience is preferred.

CREDENTIALING

• Estimated Privileging Timeline: 60–120 days.
• Temporary/Emergency Privileges: Available for eligible candidates with clean files, subject to approval.