Job Description - Orthopedic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Clinton, NC  
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Coverage Period: Oct 13 – 16, 2026
  • Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts; 7a-7a
  • Call Type: Beeper
  • Call Response Time: 20 Minutes
  • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental 
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: Adults
  • Average Daily Volume: 0-2 ED visits, 0-2 surgeries/day
  • Phone Consults: 0-3 consults
  • Admission: Yes
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: MediTech
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Required
    • Arthroscopy
    • Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee))
    • Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee))
    • Hand (Tendon release/repair, Peripheral nerve surgery)
    • W/ Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    • W/O Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    • Percutaneous disc surgery
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: BC required 
  • Licenses: Licensed in NC
  • DEA: Required 
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  • Other Qualifications: Must be vaccinated. Must be credentialed with Medicaid/Medicare and enrolled with PECOS.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide 24-hour call coverage for general orthopedic surgery, including emergency department coverage.
  • Manage consults (0-3 per day) and provide medical management for orthopedic patients.
  • Perform ED visits for closed reductions, admissions, and surgical procedures (wrist, ankle, and hip fractures; I&D).
  • Stabilize and transfer long bone trauma as necessary.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the MediTech EMR system.


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