Orthopedic Surgeons — interested in a high-paying locum call opportunity in New York?
Job at a glance
Job description
A hospital in Syracuse is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum call coverage assignment while the facility builds its long-term orthopedic team. This opportunity offers strong support, predictable call volumes, and a modern hospital environment.
🩺 Position: Physician – Orthopedic Surgery
📍 Location: Syracuse
🏥 Position Type: Locum
What makes this opportunity exciting
• Inpatient call and OR coverage in a well-supported hospital setting
• Join a practice of 5 orthopedic physicians with collaborative coverage
• Manage 4–10 hospital patients per day on average
• Work in a 100% adult and inpatient orthopedic practice
• Access to onsite laboratory and X-ray services
• Opportunity to support a hospital building and expanding its orthopedic team
💻 EMR System: Epic
Schedule & Coverage
📅 Coverage Dates: May 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026
👥 Average Hospital / Call Patients per Day: 4–10
⏳ Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30–45 days
🤝 Other orthopedic physicians will also provide coverage during the locum period
Clinical Scope
Orthopedic surgeons will provide care for a wide range of musculoskeletal and joint conditions, including:
• Joint conditions: arthritis, bursitis, ligament tears, joint pain and inflammation
• Foot & ankle: fractures, heel pain, deformities
• Shoulder: rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, impingement syndrome, fractures, dislocations
• Bone conditions: fractures, infections, deformities
• Hand & wrist: fractures, arthritis, tendon injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome
• Elbow: fractures, arthritis, ligament injuries, dislocations
• Knee: ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), meniscus injuries, patella dislocation, fractures
Candidate Requirements
✔ Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery – REQUIRED
✔ Active New York Medical License – REQUIRED
✔ BLS and ACLS certifications – REQUIRED
✔ Self-Query NPDB report required at submission (same month)
✔ Clean malpractice history preferred
🏙 Why Syracuse, NY?
Syracuse offers a vibrant community with access to lakes, parks, and outdoor recreation while still providing the amenities of a mid-sized city.
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