This opportunity is for an experienced orthopedic physician to provide locums coverage at a small rural community hospital with a Level III trauma center. The role requires independent, full-scope general orthopedic coverage for both the emergency department and inpatient consultations. Candidates must be actively practicing and not newly graduated without recent clinical activity.
Dates / ScheduleCoverage Dates: February (ending the morning of February 16)
Coverage Model: 24/7 call coverage
FTE: 1
Provide 24/7 orthopedic coverage for the emergency department and inpatient consultations
Perform full general orthopedic procedures ; higher-acuity cases are transferred to a tertiary facility to the north
Practice setting: Community Hospital
72 licensed beds
Level III trauma center
EMR: Cerner
Support Staff: Operating Room team available
Reason for Coverage: Locums coverage need
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedics
Active California medical license
Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency
DEA license (required during credentialing)
California Fluoroscopy Certificate (required by start of coverage)
Actively working at a facility (not straight out of residency with no activity)
Clean malpractice history (highly preferred)
No negative credentialing issues or NPDB reports
NPDB Self-Query report dated within 30 days of presentation
Ability to complete locums credentialing (approximately 30 days, potentially faster)
Comfortable working in a rural setting with independent decision-making