Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

ProTouch Staffing
Not Specified, MI, USA

Healthcare
Contract
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Trauma Surgery
Fracture Care

Our job summary

An Orthopedic Trauma Physician provides specialized surgical care for trauma-related injuries including fractures, dislocations, and amputations at a Level I trauma center. This locum-to-perm position involves 24-hour call coverage and active participation in surgeries, patient rounding, and postoperative care. The role requires expertise in adult, pediatric, and geriatric trauma cases, with a focus on complex fractures such as pelvis and acetabular injuries.

Hi there! This is Jason from ProTouch Medical.

We have a client in Central Michigan in search of a Locum Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for ongoing coverage from April - July of 2025.

I take care of 1099 competitive pay and malpractice insurance for the assignment.

Location: Central Michigan
Job Type: Locum-to-Perm / Contract w/ conversion
Duration of Assignment: 04/07/2025 - 07/28/2025
Shifts: 24-hr call coverage when on service at a Level I trauma center

Practice Details:

Reason for Coverage: Provider FMLA
Practice Setting: Hospital coverage with ambulatory follow-up as needed
In house while performing surgery and rounding. Generally 8 hours per day. Unrestricted call for time thereafter.
Schedule: Two 24 on call hour shifts, with call back hours, and the third day 8 hours on site for cleanup from the two on call shifts.
Level I trauma center
Call Schedule: Call coverage when on service
Call Ratio: 1:4 call rotation for department
Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day HOSPITAL: 3-4
Average Number of Patients Per Day OFFICE/CLINIC: n/a
Documentation System/EMR: EPIC
Number of Operating Rooms: 20
Number of Orthopedic Surgeons in Practice: 14
Description of OR Staff: standard OR support to include APP first assist
Patient Age Demographic: all

Practice Types/Settings Required:

Orthopedic Surgical Cases - TRAUMA, Orthopedic Surgical Cases ADULT, Orthopedic Surgical Cases PEDIATRIC, Orthopedic Surgical Cases GERIATRIC, Hospital, Office/Clinic
General Orthopedics - (treatment of fractures, dislocations, amputations, deformities, and tumors of bones and joints): Surgical, Non-Surgical
Additional Procedures Required or Preferred - All trauma presentations to include pelvis, acetabular, and supracondylar humerus fractures. Pelvis and acetabular are required procedures.

FAQs:

Do You Require Fellowship Training for Pediatric Cases: No.
Trauma fellowship not required if demonstrated case competency for all fracture care, though fellowship completion highly preferred

What I need from you to present you for consideration

Stage 1 - "Name-clear" - Have they heard of you or worked with you before?

One intro phone call to go over job details, field questions and learn more about you.
Current Up-to-Date CV (including Locums history)
Provider's Contact Info
Availability (For interview & 2025 availability on-going.)
NPI and/or License Number.

Stage 2 - "Full-Facility Submission" - Introducing you to the Leadership at the facility.

All pertinent Licenses & Certifications
Malpractice and/or Background Documentation (NPD)
References if Available.
Scope of Services if Applicable

You will likely have some questions that remain unanswered. These questions are typically best answered by the client themselves during the interview process. If you remain interested after we review the information I have shared here, our next step is a brief 10-15 min intro phone call to review all job details & field any questions you may have. This is followed by assembling and entering a facility submission on your behalf, so we can introduce you to the Team.

It is important, if interested, to act quickly before the req. closes.

All My Best,
Jason G. Long
ProTouch Medical
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