Surgery - General Physician
Saint Louis, MO, 63104, USA
- Healthcare
- orthopedic trauma surgeon
- Level I Trauma Center
- high-energy fractures
Seeking a locum orthopedic trauma surgeon to provide expert surgical care and on-call trauma support at a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center. The role involves managing high-energy fractures, polytrauma, and complex orthopedic reconstructions with a strong multidisciplinary support team. Flexible 24-hour on-call shifts, malpractice coverage, and housing/travel are provided.
Join the elite trauma team at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center. We're seeking a locums orthopedic trauma surgeon to provide expert surgical care and on-call trauma support for a high-acuity, high-volume service.
Hospital Highlights:
- Level I Adult Trauma Center serving Missouri and Illinois
- Daily trauma census of 3545 patients
- 23 dedicated orthopedic trauma ORs daily
- Strong support team including residents, NPs, and clinical trauma nurses
- Access to fellowship-trained orthopedic traumatologists
- EMR: Epic
Clinical Scope Includes:
- High-energy fractures, polytrauma, and periarticular injuries
- Ilizarov techniques, pelvic/acetabular reconstruction
- Advanced hindfoot, ankle, and limb deformity correction
- No elective clinic unless requested
Job Details:
- Shifts: 24-hour call; frequency flexible
- Support: In-house backup from trauma fellows and residents
- Credentialing: Streamlined for locums; malpractice provided
- Housing and travel: Covered
If you know anyone in mind, we do offer a referral bonus as our way of saying THANK YOU!




