Physician​/Surgery - Orthopedics​/Missouri​/Locum Tenens​/Locums Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Missouri

Join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives as an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon through this unique locum tenens opportunity near Fairview, MO. This long-term assignment provides a chance to contribute your expertise, perform surgeries, and engage in clinical care, helping fill a vital role in the orthopaedic department.

• Specialties: Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
• Department: Orthopaedics
• Start Date: 05-02-2024
• End Date: 08-05-2024
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term, Permanent Search
• Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, 4th of July
• Providers Requested: 1
• Provider Title: Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon
• Provider Type: Physician
• Request Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call
• EMR System: Epic
• Will Facility Accept Multiple Providers?: Yes
• Practice Setting: Outpatient
• Is Both Inpatient and Outpatient Required?: No
• Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: Yes
• Admissions Required?: Yes
• Are temporary privileges available?: No
• Is Hospital Stroke Certified?: Yes
• Patients Per Shift: 10
• Bed In Department: 0
• Rounding: N/A

• Board Certification Requirement: Yes
• Fellowship: Required
• Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
• Only allow bids from providers with active licenses in MO?: Yes
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe (Days): 90 days

• Needed Coverage Dates 2024: May 2-6;
  June 7-10;
  June 14-17;
  July 19-22;
  August 2-5
• Accept Board Eligible?: Yes (within 5 years of residency or fellowship)
• Call Type: Pager call with expectation to come to the Main Hospital to complete Hand Surgical Cases as needed.
• Duties: Taking orthopedic hand call, triage of patient care specific to Hand and Distal Upper Extremity Cases, and OR duties as needed.
• Procedures: Wrist/hand trauma; I&D for infection;
  Nerve/Artery injuries;
  Distal wrist;
  Forearm/Hand
• Skills Required: Microvascular digital nerve, Tendon repair, Faciotomies, ORIF
• Support Staff: OR Support staff at Main Hospital and Orthopedic Hospital, 6 APPs
• Main Hospital: 1235 E Cherokee St
• Orthopedic Hospital: 3050 E River Bluff Blvd
  • 8 operating rooms
  • 48 private inpatient beds
  • Outpatient services: MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Lab

If you are an experienced Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon seeking a fulfilling locum tenens assignment near Fairview, MO, apply today to become a valued member of our dedicated team. Seize the opportunity to provide exceptional healthcare and make a positive impact on the orthopaedic care delivery in this community. Contact us for more details about Job  J-193053.