Locums | Orthopedic Surgeon | Call Only | Poplar Bluff, MO (IMLC accepted)

**Locums | Orthopedic Surgeon | Call Only | Poplar Bluff, MO (IMLC accepted)**

**Why This Role**
- Provide essential orthopedic call coverage for an active regional hospital.
- Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to manage trauma and acute orthopedic cases.
- Ideal for surgeons seeking recurring weekend or holiday coverage opportunities.

**Assignment Details**
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Setting: Inpatient
- Schedule:
- November 27–December 1, 7a
- Additional coverage needed for Christmas and one weekend per month ongoing
- Call Type: Beeper
- Response Time: 30 minutes
- Call Ratio: 1:2
- Support Staff: 2 RNs
- Patients Seen: 4 per shift
- Admissions: 4 per shift
- EMR: Cerner
- Credentialing: 90 days

**Clinical Details**
- Manage inpatient and ER orthopedic consults, fractures, and trauma cases.
- Perform general orthopedic procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, and fracture repair.
- Handle a range of adult and limited pediatric orthopedic emergencies.

**Requirements**
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Active Missouri license or IMLC
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- Comfortable providing comprehensive inpatient orthopedic call coverage

**Compensation**
- Rates: Facility is accepting bids
- Malpractice: Included
- Travel: Reimbursed