Orthopedic Surgeon

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

• Covered by agency

Job Overview

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Hancock, MI
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Aug 18 – Dec 23, 2026
• Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts, 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Call
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by agency

Coverage Dates

• Nov 25 (Orientation)
• Nov 26-30
• Dec 18-24

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: varies
• Admissions: 0-1
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: 0-5
• Case Mix: Fractures, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics

Facility Information

• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: MediTech
• Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery
• Support Staff: Orthopedic PA, Surgical Staff

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• 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)
• Preferred
  • Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee)
  • Tendon release/repair
  • W/O Instrumentation
  • Cervical
  • Thoracic
  • Lumbar
  • Percutaneous disc surgery

Job Requirements

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC)
• DEA: MI DEA required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-call coverage for the Emergency Department at UP Health System Portage.
• Respond to ED consults for orthopaedic cases including fractures, sports injuries, and general orthopaedics.
• Perform surgical procedures as needed, including arthroscopy, total joint replacement, and joint revision/repair.
• Collaborate with orthopaedic PAs and surgical staff.
• Participate in orientation and follow facility protocols.