Orthopedic Surgeon
Updated 10/28/26
Lakewood, Colorado, 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
- Job Id: A-MD-71691
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Lakewood, CO
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Coverage Period: Nov 08, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (7a–7a)
- Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage
COVERAGE DATES
- Nov 08, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026
- Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
- Admissions: 5
- Case Mix: Hand injuries, Orthopedic trauma
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Trauma Level: Level I
- EMR System: EPIC
- Support Staff Available: None
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days standard, 1-2 weeks for emergency privileges
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Cover emergency department and transfer center calls for hand injuries. Reimplantation not performed.JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: Board Certified in Surgery of the Hand
- Licenses: Active CO License or Universal License (IMLC)
- DEA: Active DEA Certification (required for credentialing)
- Certifications: Board Certified in Hand Surgery, DEA
- Experience: Completed Hand Surgery Fellowship
- Other Qualifications: EPIC proficiency, willingness to adhere to lodging requirements, clean malpractice/background, available for specified dates
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide coverage for emergency department hand injuries
- Manage transfer center calls
- Perform hand surgery procedures (excluding reimplantation)
- Collaborate with trauma team
- Document patient care in EPIC
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