About the job

    AI Summary

    This Orthopedic Surgery Locum Tenens position focuses on inpatient care with 24-hour beeper call duties. Responsibilities include handling phone consults, admissions, and patient rounds, with a 30-minute response time and no support staff.

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    Location: Sylva, NC

    Job Description:

    • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
    • Job Type: Locum Tenens
    • Service Setting: Inpatient
    • Period: Jan 2 - Sep 1, 2025
    • Coverage Type: Call Only
    • Call Schedule: 24-hr call; 7a-7a
    • Call Type: Beeper
    • Call Response Time: 30 mins
    • Callback: 100%
    • Phone Consults: 10-15
    • Patient Volume: 10-15
    • Admissions: Average of 3-4 patients
    • Rounding Included: Yes
    • Support Staff: None
    • No. of Beds: 86
    • EMR: Paragon
    • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
    • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

    Requirements:

    • Active NC License
    • BC/BE (If BE: must be within 5 years post residency)
    • BLS