Locums – Louisiana – Orthopedic Call

Updated 3/24/26
Louisiana, Louisiana, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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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

The Orthopedic Surgery locums position in Louisiana…

-Location: Louisiana

-Duration: April – December (potential to extend)

-Schedule: 5-6 shifts per month

-Shift: 7a-7a

-Call: 24-hour ED

>called back is rare and would be for open fracture, dislocations, or sepsis

-Volume: 2-10 patient encounters per day

-Scope: emergency surgery, consults from the ER, post operative visits

-Cases: Hip Fractures, Tibia/Fibula Fractures, Femur Fractures, Ankle fractures/dislocations

>microvascular or major nerve injury are transferred out

Distal Radius comminuted, Humerus/Elbow/Forearm fractures, Compartment Syndrome

-EMR: Epic

-Group: 3 other orthopods and 1 advanced practice provider

-Affiliated hospital: Level III trauma center, 300 beds

-Required: Board certified or board eligible with a Louisiana license or active IMLCC

*Travel, Accommodations, and Malpractice - PAID for locum opportunities*

*Assistance with credentialing provided – Expedited 30 days for locums*

*Call, Text or Email for further details*

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