Ortho Surgery | MD/DO | 24 HR Call | Kentucky | Locum| Ongoing|
Updated 11/06/26
$4,400
– $5,000
daily
Kentucky, 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
Start Date: ASAP; As soon as credentialed
Assignment Length: Ongoing; Open-ended
Schedule:
Scope of Work | Job Overview:
Clinical Responsibilities | Procedures (if applicable):
Top Skills:
Volume | Support:
Assignment Length: Ongoing; Open-ended
Schedule:
- Preference for one consistent provider covering approximately 14 shifts per month
- 24-Hour Call: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
- Clinic Coverage: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Night Beeper Call: 4:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Worksite Setting |
- Acute Care Hospital
- Trauma level IV
Scope of Work | Job Overview:
- Orthopedic Surgery locum tenens coverage for a regional medical center in Eastern Kentucky.
- Provider will diagnose and treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Client is actively recruiting due to critical staffing needs and is accepting new providers.
- Clinic, elective cases, and emergency call coverage.
Clinical Responsibilities | Procedures (if applicable):
- Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions including fractures, joint disorders, sports injuries, and degenerative diseases.
- Perform orthopedic surgical procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provide orthopedic consultations and management during 24-hour call coverage.
- Manage emergency department and inpatient orthopedic consults.
- Perform operative and non-operative treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions.
- Collaborate with physical therapy, primary care, and specialty teams
- Maintain compliance with all clinical, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- General Orthopedic Surgery
- Total Joint Procedures
- Hip Procedures
- Knee Procedures
- Shoulder Procedures
- Hand Procedures
- Foot and Ankle Procedures
- Fracture Management
- Limited pediatric orthopedic cases may be seen in clinic
- No spine cases
Top Skills:
- Comprehensive orthopedic surgery expertise
- Inpatient and outpatient surgical management
- Fracture and trauma care
- Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
- Patient-centered care in rural healthcare settings
Volume | Support:
- Approximately 14 shifts per month
- Average call burden: 1-3 hours per 24-hour shift
- Daily rounding: approximately 1 hour
- Estimated patient volume: 15-20
Job Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions including fractures, joint disorders, sports injuries, and degenerative diseases.
Perform orthopedic surgical procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Provide orthopedic consultations and management during 24-hour call coverage.
Manage emergency department and inpatient orthopedic consults.
Perform operative and non-operative treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions.
Collaborate with physical therapy, primary care, and specialty teams.
Maintain compliance with all clinical, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Active KY license
Active KY DEA
Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgery
KY Medicaid
Not accepting any candidates with any malpractice
MD or DO
ACLS, BLS
Working Hours
24-Hour Call: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Clinic Coverage: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Night Beeper Call: 4:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Skills
Comprehensive orthopedic surgery expertise
Inpatient and outpatient surgical management
Fracture and trauma care
Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
Patient-centered care in rural healthcare settings
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