Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics-Hand / Missouri / Locum or Permanent / Locum Tenens: Orthopedic Hand Surgery Job
Preferred Medical Partners
Joplin, MO, 64801, USA
Joplin, MO, 64801, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Orthopedic Hand Surgery
- Locum Tenens Physician
- Trauma Surgery
This position is for an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to provide locum or permanent coverage in Missouri from May to August 2024, involving 4-5 days per month including clinic hours and on-call surgical duties. The role includes triaging and managing hand and distal upper extremity trauma cases, performing surgeries such as microvascular nerve repair and tendon repair, and working in a Level 1 Trauma Center with orthopedic support staff. Candidates must be board eligible or certified and familiar with EMR systems, working closely with outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient operating rooms.
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, Lab




