Physician Orthopedics - Competitive Salary

A rewarding opportunity for an Orthopedic Surgeon is available at a trauma level 1 facility in Johnstown, PA. This locum tenens assignment is specifically for call coverage on June 30, July 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, providing critical orthopedic care to the local community. Engage in a variety of orthopedic surgeries with a focus on arthroscopy and total joint replacements.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: June 30, 2023
• Schedule: Call coverage
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location: Johnstown, PA
• Stipends: Housing arrangements provided

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic surgical care, including but not limited to arthroscopy, total joint replacements, and tendon repairs.
• Participate in call rotations as scheduled.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Active PA medical license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency
• Recent experience with at least 100 general orthopedic procedures within the past 12 months

Working Hours

• Scheduled shifts during call coverage days

Skills

• Proficient in arthroscopy and total joint replacement
• Experience with hip, knee, and shoulder joint revision or repair
• Skilled in tendon release/repair and peripheral nerve surgery
• Competency in procedures with and without instrumentation in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions preferred