Orthopedic Surgeon
Updated 2/06/26
Cottonwood, Arizona, 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
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Physician Orthopedic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Cottonwood, AZ
- Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital and Clinic
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Coverage Period: January 16, 2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Clinic coverage 12 days per block
- On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour beeper call
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: TBD
- Call Response Time: TBD
- Callback Rate: TBD COVERAGE DATES
- January 16, 2026 (7:00 AM) January 19, 2026 (7:00 AM)
- February 12, 2026 (7:00 AM) February 16, 2026 (7:00 AM)
- March 27, 2026 (7:00 AM) March 30, 2026 (7:00 AM)
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults, Pediatrics
- Patient Volume/Census: Average 13 surgical cases per day; approximately 6 new consults per day
- Admissions: Yes
- Rounding: Included
- Phone Consults: Yes
- Case Mix: Bread-and-butter orthopedic cases, Level IV trauma, adult and pediatric cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 87 hospital beds
- Trauma Level: Adult Level IV
- EMR System: Cerner
- Office Equipment Available: OR equipment
- Specialty Backup Available: OR scrub technicians
- Support Staff Available: Scrub techs; no APP first assist
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Rate: TBD
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- General orthopedic surgery
- Management of pelvic and acetabular fractures
- Pediatric orthopedic cases
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Arizona license required; IMLC Letter of Qualification accepted
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: BLS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year orthopedic surgery experience
- Other Qualifications: Ability to provide independent 24-hour call coverage
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide 24-hour beeper call coverage for orthopedic surgery services
- Perform orthopedic surgical procedures as indicated
- Conduct clinic visits during scheduled clinic days
- Respond to emergency orthopedic consults
- Document all patient care in Cerner EMR
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