Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / New York / Locum tenens / Locums Orthopedic Surgeon opening in New York Job
Confidential
Not Specified, NY, USA
Not Specified, NY, USA
- Healthcare
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Locum Tenens
- Orthopedic Trauma
This locum tenens position seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon to provide coverage in a Level 3 trauma hospital in New York, balancing clinic and operating room duties. The surgeon will perform a range of orthopedic trauma surgeries and elective total joint replacements with APP support. The role requires board certification, active NY medical license, and involves potential weekday shifts plus weekend rounding and patient calls.
Specialty:oOrthopedic Surgeon Coverage Needs: o12/2/24 9/1/25oPotential for ongoing Shifts: oM-F: 8-5 plus late afternoon add-ons; possible weekend rounding + patient call (not ED call of Weekend OR)oWill spend time 50/50 - Clinic vs OR oCan be a bit flexible with schedule Census: oAnticipated surgeries per week: 5-15Setting: oTrauma Level 3oCVPH Ortho Clinic/ORSupport Staff: oWill have APP support Procedures: oWide Range of Orthopedic Trauma cases oSecondary priority is total knee and hip elective cases oFracture & bread and butter ortho trauma, Elective Total Joint replacementsEMR: oEPICBoard Certification: oRequired oTrauma or joints fellowship preferred but not requiredTravel: oHospital will coverCredentialing timeline:o60-90 days for full privilegesRequirements:oActive NY license oClean background preferred for quick credentialing




