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
An orthopedic surgeon locum tenens position in New York requires coverage from December 2024 to September 2025, with possible ongoing shifts primarily Monday through Friday plus occasional weekend rounding. The role involves a balanced mix of clinic and operating room duties, focusing on orthopedic trauma surgeries and elective joint replacements. Candidates must have active New York medical licensure and board certification, with preference for trauma or joint fellowship training.
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




