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Orthopedics Physician

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clinton, north carolina • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time General
JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Clinton, NC 28328
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Coverage Period: Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
  • Shift Schedule: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM - Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM (24-hour call)
  • On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (Continuous)
  • Call Type: Beeper
  • Call Response Time: 20 Minutes
  • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Lodging provided (hospital-owned apartment on-site). Travel expenses capped at $500. Malpractice insurance covered by Vendor.
SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL
  • Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM - Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: General Orthopedic (Adults)
  • Average Daily Volume: Varies (0-3 consults, 0-2 ED visits, 0-2 surgeries/day)
  • Case Mix: Orthopedic Trauma, General Orthopedics
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: MediTech
  • Specialty Backup Available: Limited (Long bone trauma transferred out)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: No
  • 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 (Certified minimum)
  • Licenses: Licensed in NC
  • DEA: Required (NC DEA with NC address)
  • 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.
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