Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon — Phoenix, AZ | High-Acuity Trauma Center, Above-Market Pay

Overview
Provide locum coverage for a physician-led, hospital-based orthopedic trauma program in Phoenix, AZ. Support a high-acuity trauma center as part of a collaborative, well-supported orthopedic trauma team.

Assignment details

• Shift structure: 24-hour shifts, approximately 183 shifts annually (flexible scheduling options).
• Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches and built-in recovery time between rotations.
• Clinical mix: operating room, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic.
• Team: work alongside an additional orthopedic trauma surgeon within a dedicated orthopedic trauma and acute care surgery coverage model.

Clinical responsibilities

• Operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients.
• Participate in high-volume trauma call coverage.
• Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries.
• Coordinate care with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams.
• Balance surgical cases with inpatient management and outpatient follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

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.

Compensation and logistics

• Above-market hourly rate.
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, paid in addition to per-shift rate.
• Professional liability (med-mal) and tail insurance covered.
• Personal locum consultant provided to assist with credentialing and scheduling.