Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / New York / Locum Tenens / Orthopedic Surgeon Job

    Posted 13 days ago
    plattsburgh, new york, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    The Orthopedic Surgery role involves both inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on total knee and hip elective procedures, fracture, and trauma care. Responsibilities include independent practice, clinical and call coverage, with surgeries averaging 5-15 per week.

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    Location: Plattsburgh, NY

    Job Description:

    • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
    • Job Type: Locum Tenens
    • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
    • Coverage Period: Feb 3 - Dec 31, 2025
    • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
    • Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p - 2 weeks/month; Up to 12 months
    • Call Schedule: Late afternoon add-ons, Weekend Patient Call
    • Patient Volume/Census: Surgeries: 5-15 per week
    • Rounding included: Yes
    • % of Practice: OR: 50%, CVPH Ortho Clinic: 50%
    • Support Staff: APPs
    • Case Mix: Total Knee & Total Hip
    • Elective Procedures: Fracture & Bread and Butter Ortho Trauma, Elective Total Joint Replacements
    • Trauma Level: III
    • EMR: Epic
    • Other Info: Provider will practice independently
    • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

    Requirements:

    • Active NY License
    • BC/BE
    • Trauma/Joint Fellowship (preferred)