Locums Orthopedic Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Locums Orthopedic Surgery Physician to provide 24/7 emergency department and inpatient consultation coverage at a small rural community hospital in Red Bluff, California. This facility is a 72‑bed community hospital and a Level III Trauma Center, serving a close‑knit population with essential orthopedic needs. Higher‑acuity cases are transferred to a tertiary facility to the north, allowing for full‑scope general orthopedic coverage without complex‑subspecialty burden.

Compensation: $2600 Per Day for 24 Hour Shift

• Coverage Type: 24/7 ED and inpatient consult coverage
• Call Requirements: 24‑hour call, including weekends
• Weekend Coverage: 24‑hour call
• Setting: Community hospital (Level III Trauma Center)

• Provide 24/7 orthopedic consultation for the emergency department and inpatient services
• Manage and treat a full range of general orthopedic cases
• Perform orthopedic procedures within the scope of a community hospital setting
• Collaborate with emergency medicine providers, hospitalists, and nursing staff
• Ensure timely evaluation, treatment, and disposition of orthopedic patients

• Full general orthopedic coverage
• Higher‑level or complex cases transferred to a tertiary care facility as appropriate

• Hospital Size: 72 licensed beds
• EMR: Cerner

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an ACGME‑ or AOA‑accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
• Active California medical license
• DEA registration
• California fluoroscopy permit

Red Bluff, California is an welcoming Northern California community known for its small‑town feel, access to outdoor recreation along the Sacramento River, and proximity to scenic destinations like Lassen Volcanic National Park and Mount Shasta.