Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity? A healthcare facility near Sebring, Florida, is seeking a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide essential care in a supportive and well-equipped environment.

Position Highlights:

• Start Date: January 6, 2025


• Duration: Ongoing


• Schedule:
  
  
  
  • Clinical hours plus call coverage
  
  
  • Includes holiday coverage for major U.S. holidays
  
  
  
  


• Patient Load:
  
  
  
  • 3–5 patients per shift
  
  
  • 10–20 beds in the department
  
  
  • Assigned patient rounding
  
  
  
  

Practice Details:

• Setting: Inpatient only


• Call Details:
  
  
  
  • Call response time: 15 minutes
  
  
  • Phone consults: Approximately 2 per day
  
  
  • Call-back rate: 60%
  
  
  
  


• Specialty Skills Required:
  
  
  
  • Arthroscopy
  
  
  • Total joint replacement (hip and knee)
  
  
  • Joint revision and repair
  
  
  • Shoulder, hand, and tendon release/repair procedures
  
  
  • Spine procedures (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Required in Orthopaedic Surgery


• Fellowship training preferred but not mandatory


• Active medical license for Florida


• Minimum 30-day credentialing timeframe

Support and Resources:

• Strong support staff, including registered nurses, medical assistants, and advanced practice providers


• EMR systems: Cerner and Athena

Additional Information:

• Travel and lodging covered by the vendor


• No requirement to supervise residents or teaching responsibilities


• Trauma and pediatrics levels: N/A

This opportunity offers a chance to provide high-quality patient care while enjoying the flexibility and benefits of locum tenens work in a beautiful Florida location.

If you're interested in learning more, apply now using reference Job ID #j-260603.