Job Description
Locum Tenens Orthopedic SurgeonA hospital system is seeking a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage with call, surgical, and clinic responsibilities.Orientation $200 an hour. Regular hours $375 an hour. Daily on-call $3,000 to include 4-Hour gratis. Call back $400 an hour after gratis hours . Holiday rates 1.5 x regular ratesPosition DetailsSpecialty: Orthopedic SurgeryPractice Setting: Hospital and ClinicCoverage Type: Locum TenensStart Date: May 11, 2026Coverage: Ongoing monthlySchedule24-hour call coverageInitial dates:May 11 (7:00 AM) May 18 (7:00 AM)Ongoing monthly coverage requiredClinic responsibilities include Wednesday clinicClinical ResponsibilitiesHospital call coverageOrthopedic surgeryClinic coverageProceduresGeneral orthopedic procedures including fractures and injuriesPatient Volume1015 patients per day1015 consults per dayHospital admissions managed by hospitalistAverage callback: 46 hours per day (varies by site)Practice EnvironmentSupport staff includes:Clinic: CMAHospital: OR staffEMR: EpicCredentialingEstimated timeframe: 30 daysTemporary privileges availableRequirementsBoard Certified in Orthopedic Surgery requiredKentucky license requiredResidency/Fellowship requiredBLS and DEA required during credentialingMust be available for full coverage dates requiredClean malpractice/background required for emergency privilegesAbout WhiteCoat Locums:- Physician owned and led agency- Highest-Pay rates on the market- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail- 100% transparency