Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

An organization focused on supporting high-performing surgical teams is seeking a Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for coverage in Tucson, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity trauma center alongside an experienced orthopedic trauma team in a collaborative, well-supported hospital-based setting. The position involves a mix of OR, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic responsibilities.

Practice Info

• Physician-led organization focused on supporting high-performing surgical teams
• Strong clinical infrastructure
• Hospital-based setting in Tucson, AZ
• High-acuity trauma center
• Work alongside an additional Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
• Dedicated orthopedic trauma and acute care surgery coverage model

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
• Participate in trauma call coverage at a high-volume trauma center
• Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
• Collaborate with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams
• Balance surgical cases with inpatient care and outpatient follow-up
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation

Compensation

• Generous (above market) hourly rate
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate

Benefits

• Med-mal and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts

Shift & Schedule

• 24-hour shifts with approximately 183 shifts annually (flexible scheduling options available)
• Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches
• Built-in recovery time between rotations

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
• Experience in high-acuity trauma care required
• Strong expertise in pelvic and acetabular fracture management preferred
• Active Arizona medical license (or willingness to obtain)