Physician / Orthopedics / Missouri / Any / Locum Tenens: Orthopedic Hand Surgery Job
Preferred Medical Partners
Joplin, MO, 64801, USA
Joplin, MO, 64801, USA
- Healthcare
- orthopedic hand surgery
- locum tenens
- Level 1 trauma center
This locum tenens orthopedic hand surgeon role involves providing outpatient and surgical care for hand and distal upper extremity trauma at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Missouri during May to August 2024. The physician will handle trauma cases, triage, and operate in the OR with support from hospital staff. The position requires skills in microvascular nerve repair, tendon repair, and trauma-related procedures, with travel and malpractice insurance covered by the hospital.
Orthopedic Hand SurgeryAssignment: May - August 2024 (4-5 days/month)Needed coverage dates 2024: May 2-6; June 7-10; June 14-17; July 19-22; August 2-5Scheduled clinic hours and callOutpatientEMR: EpicLevel 1 Trauma CenterWill accept board eligible as long as it's within 5 years of residency or fellowshipCall Type: pager call with expectation to come to Main Hospital to complete Hand Surgical Cases as needed.Duties: Taking orthopedic hand call, triage of patient care specific to Hand and Distal Upper Extremity Cases and the OR duties as needed.Procedures that apply to the specialtyWrist/hand trauma; I&D for infection; Nerve/Artery injuries; Distal wrist; Forearm/HandSkills RequiredMicrovascular digital nerveTendon repairFaciotomiesORIFSupport Staff: OR Support staff at Main Hospital and Orthopedic Hospital, 6 APPsOrthopedic Hospital:8 operating rooms48 private inpatient bedsOutpatient services: MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, Ultrasound, LabHospital covers the cost of travel, lodging and malpractice insurance.




