CompHealth is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment, focusing on call-only shifts within a hospital setting. This role involves managing fractures, sports injuries, and general orthopedic cases, excluding spine. The position offers the opportunity to leverage CompHealth's extensive network for optimal placement and support throughout the assignment.
Practice Info
- Hospital setting
- 1 - 2 patients seen per call shift
- Fractures, sports injuries, and general ortho cases -- no spine
Responsibilities
- Respond to ED requests for consults via beeper call
Compensation
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
Benefits
- Complimentary housing and travel
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
Shift & Schedule
- Call only -- 24-hour call shifts with 20-minute response time
- Beeper call -- surgeon responds only when ED requests a consult
Requirements
- Arthroscopy skills required
- Total joint replacement skills required