Orthopedics Physician
ProLocums
Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, USA
Plattsburgh, NY, 12901, USA
- Healthcare
- Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Total Knee Replacement
An Orthopedics Physician provides comprehensive care for orthopedic trauma cases at a Level III Trauma center, including elective total knee and hip replacement surgeries. The role involves a balanced schedule between clinic and operating room duties, with on-call responsibilities for trauma-related emergency department coverage and weekend patient rounding. The physician practices independently, working alongside mid-level providers without supervisory duties, and uses the Epic EMR system.
Physicians Hospital needs coverage to begin ASAP for up to12 months.
Coverage Dates Needed: Immediate up to 12 mo. assignment
Anticipated Procedures/Surgeries per Week: 5-15
Breakdown of Clinic Days/Sessions and/or OR Days: TBD based on OR block and as needed in clinic vs OR 50/50 split estimate
Schedule of Days/Times Needed to Work/ Shift Hours: M-F: 8-5 plus late afternoon add-ons; possible weekend rounding + patient call (not ED call of Weekend OR)
On call? Rotating Day coverage of ED related to trauma cases, plus possible non-ED weekend patient/floor call and/or rounding
Procedures Provider Will Be REQUIRED To Perform: Fracture & bread and butter ortho trauma, Elective Total Joint replacements
Fellowship requirements or acceptable experience: Trauma or joints fellowship preferred but not required
Will this provider practice independently? If not, describe. Yes
Are there mid-levels? If yes, will the locums provider be responsible for supervision? Yes, there are mid-levels; No, the locum will not be responsible for supervision
Trauma Level of Work Location: Level 3 Trauma Center
EMR System: Epic




