Locum - Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic Paducah, KY
Updated 2/06/26
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Location:
Paducah, KY
Paducah offers a charming riverfront community with a vibrant arts scene and cultural attractions. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, this western Kentucky city provides an excellent quality of life with a lower cost of living and access to outdoor recreational activities.
Facility:
This established hospital is part of a respected healthcare network providing comprehensive medical services to the western Kentucky region. The facility features an advanced orthopedic surgery department with EPIC EMR system and excellent clinical support staff.
Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic
Job Details:
• Backfill position for surgery and Hospital Call with potential for ongoing needs • Open dates include 4/3, 7a-4/13, 7a with additional dates available • 24-hour Emergency Call (7a-7a) with call back • Provider MUST be able to perform hip nailing procedures • Treat diverse patient demographics including adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics • Handle orthopedic surgical cases and trauma including hip nailing, treatment of fractures, dislocations, amputations, deformities, and tumors of bones and joints • Perform Total Joint Replacement/Revision or Repair (Hip, Knee, Shoulder) • Conduct Spinal Surgery procedures both with and without instrumentation (Lumbar, Cervical, Thoracic) • Perform Arthroscopy procedures • Board Certification required • Active Kentucky medical license required (IMLC is acceptable) • Active DEA required • BLS Certification required • Orthopedic Fellowship preferred • Clean background check required • Self-Query NPDB report mandatory (dated within 30 days of presentation) • Weekend coverage required
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Paducah, KY
Paducah offers a charming riverfront community with a vibrant arts scene and cultural attractions. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, this western Kentucky city provides an excellent quality of life with a lower cost of living and access to outdoor recreational activities.
Facility:
This established hospital is part of a respected healthcare network providing comprehensive medical services to the western Kentucky region. The facility features an advanced orthopedic surgery department with EPIC EMR system and excellent clinical support staff.
Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic
Job Details:
• Backfill position for surgery and Hospital Call with potential for ongoing needs • Open dates include 4/3, 7a-4/13, 7a with additional dates available • 24-hour Emergency Call (7a-7a) with call back • Provider MUST be able to perform hip nailing procedures • Treat diverse patient demographics including adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics • Handle orthopedic surgical cases and trauma including hip nailing, treatment of fractures, dislocations, amputations, deformities, and tumors of bones and joints • Perform Total Joint Replacement/Revision or Repair (Hip, Knee, Shoulder) • Conduct Spinal Surgery procedures both with and without instrumentation (Lumbar, Cervical, Thoracic) • Perform Arthroscopy procedures • Board Certification required • Active Kentucky medical license required (IMLC is acceptable) • Active DEA required • BLS Certification required • Orthopedic Fellowship preferred • Clean background check required • Self-Query NPDB report mandatory (dated within 30 days of presentation) • Weekend coverage required
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service