Surgery - General Physician

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

We are seeking a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage at a Level II Trauma Center in Tacoma, Washington. This assignment offers a balanced mix of trauma call and outpatient clinic coverage with strong advanced practice provider support.

Job Description

• Duration: 6-9 months
• Coverage Needed: Approximately 2 weeks per month
• Shift Type: 24-hour coverage
• Trauma Coverage: 24/7 ER coverage during assigned weeks
• APP Support: Dedicated Physician Assistant support

Practice Setting

• Level II Trauma Center
• Emergency Department trauma coverage
• Outpatient orthopedic clinic (3 days per month)
• Hospital-based orthopedic trauma service

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum orthopedic trauma care
• Manage emergency orthopedic cases through the ER
• Perform operative and non-operative orthopedic trauma care
• Participate in outpatient clinic for follow-up and continuity of care
• Collaborate closely with PAs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary trauma teams

Required Procedures & Skills

• Full range of orthopedic trauma and general orthopedic cases
• Excludes complex pelvic fracture cases

Technology

• EMR: EPIC

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
• Active Washington State medical license
• BLS certification
• DEA registration

Community Overview

Tacoma is a vibrant Pacific Northwest city offering waterfront living, access to Mount Rainier, and a strong medical community just south of Seattle.