Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgeon — Call Coverage (Trauma/Fractures) — Dickinson, ND

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Seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon for locum tenens inpatient call coverage in Dickinson, North Dakota. Coverage: Jun 26–Jul 07, 2026, 24-hour call shifts (7a–7a). Assignment is supplemental call-only coverage; travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided.

Clinical responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for orthopedic consults and emergencies from the ED.
• Evaluate and manage 2–5 orthopedic patients daily (typical case mix: trauma, fractures, dislocations, sprains/strains, tendon ruptures).
• Perform orthopedic OR procedures as required, including fracture stabilization, splinting, and related operative care.
• Accurately document all encounters in Meditech/Allscripts and coordinate care with ED and OR teams.

Facility and support:

• Inpatient setting with ER and OR support staff available.
• EMR systems: Meditech and Allscripts.

Requirements and compliance:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (BC preferred; BE required).
• Active North Dakota medical license preferred or Universal License (IMLC).
• DEA registration preferred (required during credentialing).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Clean malpractice history preferred; self-query NPDB report within 30 days of presentation is mandatory.
• Credentialing timeline: approximately 2–4 weeks.

Procedures expected: all orthopedic OR procedures, stabilizations, and splinting.