Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

Physician Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Join our team as a Physician Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Boise, ID. This locum tenens position offers the opportunity to work in a hospital setting with a focus on acute care.

Job Description

• Provide orthopedic trauma surgical care during specified call periods
• Treat high-acuity ortho trauma cases including pelvic and acetabular fractures
• Collaborate with onsite ortho trauma surgical team
• Respond to emergent cases based on priority and call response times
• Provide patient evaluations and surgical follow-up care as needed

Requirements

• Open to licensing in Idaho
• Board Certification from ABOS or AOBOS
• Minimum 1 year in trauma; trauma fellowship required
• DEA and Idaho CSR required; Epic EMR experience preferred

Benefits

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Patient Information

• Patient demographics: Adults
• Average 3-5 surgical cases per block (summer)
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone consults: Yes
• Case mix: Ortho trauma including upper extremity, lower extremity, periarticular, pelvic, and acetabular fractures

Facility Information

• Number of beds in department: 378 (entire hospital)
• Trauma level: Not specified (trauma center experience required)
• EMR system: Epic
• Specialty backup available: 3 other ortho trauma fellowship-trained surgeons
• Support staff available: Ortho trauma team
• Reason for coverage: Full-time locums coverage

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital privileges required: Yes
• Credentialing timeline: Days

Required Procedures

• Complex orthopedic pelvic and acetabular fracture management
• General acute orthopedic trauma care
• Periarticular fracture treatment