Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / North Carolina / Permanent / Locums Orthopaedic Surgery Job in North Carolina Job
Asheville, NC, 28801, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- orthopaedic surgeon
- locum tenens
- inpatient surgery
This locum tenens position seeks a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon to provide inpatient call coverage near Asheville, NC, managing 6-8 patients per shift in a 29-bed department. The role involves 24-hour call duties on specific dates, including major holidays, and requires current North Carolina medical licensure and certifications in BLS and ACLS. The position offers flexible scheduling with ongoing coverage to fill a long-term vacancy, emphasizing prompt credentialing and a focus on orthopaedic surgical care.
We are actively seeking a qualified Orthopaedic Surgery Physician for a locum tenens role located near Asheville, NC. This position is available ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis to cover a long-term vacancy. If you are a dedicated and skilled orthopaedic surgeon looking for a flexible and impactful role, this opportunity might be perfect for you.
Position Overview:- Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
- Profession: MD
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Practice Setting: Inpatient
- EMR System: Paragon
- Shift Description: The role involves call coverage with specific dates needed for coverage. This includes 24-hour on-call duties, with potential for both daytime and nighttime coverage.
- Patients Per Shift: Typically 6-8 patients
- Bed Capacity: 29 beds in the department
- Rounding: Assigned patients
- Immediate Coverage Dates: November 22, 23, 24, and November 28, 29, 30
- Coverage Type: Call only, with availability for rotating weekends as needed.
- Holidays Covered: Includes major holidays such as 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Christmas Day, and Labor Day.
- Board Certification: Must be Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship training is preferred.
- State License: An active North Carolina medical license is required.
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
- Background Check: A clean background is essential for quick credentialing, with no history of malpractice.
- Temporary Privileges: Available if needed.
- Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges: Not required for this role.
- Credentialing Timeframe: Expected to take approximately 45-60 days.
- Reimbursement for Licensing Costs: Not provided.
- Practice Setting: This role is exclusively inpatient, focusing on providing orthopaedic surgical care within a well-equipped department.
This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a crucial role in orthopaedic surgery near Asheville, NC. You will be stepping in to provide vital coverage during specific dates, with the flexibility to manage call duties and handle a manageable caseload in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Job ID: j-249480
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