Locum Orthopedic Surgeon Needs in California!

This opportunity is for an experienced orthopedic physician to provide locums coverage at a small rural community hospital with a Level III trauma center. The role requires independent, full-scope general orthopedic coverage for both the emergency department and inpatient consultations. Candidates must be actively practicing and not newly graduated without recent clinical activity.

Dates / Schedule

• Coverage Dates: February 13–15 (ending the morning of February 16)

• Coverage Model: 24/7 call coverage

• FTE: 1

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 orthopedic coverage for the emergency department and inpatient consultations

• Perform full general orthopedic procedures; higher-acuity cases are transferred to a tertiary facility to the north

• Practice setting: Community Hospital

  • 72 licensed beds

  • Level III trauma center
    

• EMR: Cerner

• Support Staff: Operating Room team available

• Reason for Coverage: Locums coverage need

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedics

• Active California medical license

• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency

• DEA license (required during credentialing)

• California Fluoroscopy Certificate (required by start of coverage)

• Actively working at a facility (not straight out of residency with no activity)

• Clean malpractice history (highly preferred)

• No negative credentialing issues or NPDB reports

• NPDB Self-Query report dated within 30 days of presentation

• Ability to complete locums credentialing (approximately 30 days, potentially faster)

• Comfortable working in a rural setting with independent decision-making