Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Overview

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Clinton, NC
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 13 – 16, 2026
• Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts; 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 Minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Average Daily Volume: 0-2 ED visits, 0-2 surgeries/day
• Phone Consults: 0-3 consults
• Admission: Yes

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: MediTech

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Arthroscopy
  • Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee))
  • Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee))
  • Hand (Tendon release/repair, Peripheral nerve surgery)
  • W/ Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • W/O Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • Percutaneous disc surgery

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required
• Licenses: Licensed in NC
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
• Other Qualifications: Must be vaccinated. Must be credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare and enrolled with PECOS.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for general orthopedic surgery, including emergency department coverage.
• Manage consults (0-3 per day) and provide medical management for orthopedic patients.
• Perform ED visits for closed reductions, admissions, and surgical procedures (wrist, ankle, and hip fractures; I&D).
• Stabilize and transfer long bone trauma as necessary.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the MediTech EMR system.