Exciting Locum Tenens Opportunity for Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon Near Fairview, MO

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.

Job Overview:

• 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

Practice Details:

• 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

Description/Other Details:

• 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
  
  
  
  

How to Apply:

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 ID J-193053.