Locum Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon — Mesa, AZ (24-hr Shifts)

Seeking a locum fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon to provide coverage in Mesa, AZ for a physician‑led, hospital‑based trauma program. The role supports a high‑acuity trauma center and a staffed orthopedic trauma team with strong clinical infrastructure.

Assignment details

• Shift pattern: 24‑hour shifts, approximately 183 shifts/year (flexible scheduling available)
• Blocked scheduling with 7‑day stretches and built‑in recovery 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
• High‑volume trauma call coverage

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide operative and non‑operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
• Manage complex fractures, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
• Participate in trauma call at a high‑acuity center
• Coordinate care with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams
• Balance surgical cases with inpatient management and outpatient follow‑up
• Maintain accurate, timely 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 & benefits

• Above‑market hourly rate
• Group arranges and pays for travel; travel booked by the group in addition to per‑shift pay
• Malpractice and tail insurance covered
• Personal locum consultant to assist with credentialing and scheduling

Location: Mesa, Arizona.