Summary Sheet: Healthcare & Medical |
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| Advertiser Name | Concord Physicians Solutions | | Advertiser Type: | Company |
| Classification: | Healthcare & Medical | | Subclassification: | |
| Country: | United States | | Location: | United States |
| Language: | English - United Kingdom (en-GB) | | Contact Name: | |
| Employment Type: | Permanent | | Workhours: | Not Specified |
Position: Orthopedics Physician |
Description:
Orthopedic Surgeon Locum
Address: Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Start Date: 04/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Coverage Dates Needed:
- May
- May
- June 7 20
- June 23 July 18
- July 21 August 15
- August
On-Call: Yes (6 days per week unless 7 is requested)
Overview
Seeking a locum orthopedic surgeon to provide coverage for a Level III Trauma Center. The role requires expertise in orthopedic trauma and elective total joint procedures. The provider must be comfortable managing pediatric and hand cases as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a wide range of orthopedic trauma cases, including hip fractures, ankle and plateau fractures, and compartment syndrome releases
- Perform elective total knee and total hip replacements
- Handle pediatric cases, primarily closed reductions and rare outpatient trauma
- Manage hand cases, including stabilization, compartment syndrome evaluation, and flexor tenosynovitis surgery (hand surgeon available for definitive fixation)
- Conduct 3-5 OR cases per day and see 20-25 patients per clinic day
- Work an estimated 2 days in the OR and 3 days in the clinic per week (schedule varies)
- Provide rotating day coverage for ED trauma cases and possible non-ED weekend patient/floor call and rounding
Requirements
- Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship in Trauma or Joints preferred, but not required
- Experience in a Level 3 Trauma Center preferred
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR system
Support & Work Environment
- Ortho Clinic & OR
- Mid-level providers available (no supervision required)
- Stryker Hoffman 3 external fixator set available in-house
- Hand surgeon available for complex cases
- 50% podiatry coverage; remainder is orthopedics
Schedule & Expectations
- Monday Friday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (plus late afternoon add-ons)
- Possible weekend rounding & patient call (no ED weekend OR call)
- Estimated 50/50 split between OR & clinic
- 5-15 anticipated procedures/surgeries per week
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