Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty : Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : St. Louis, MO
• Service Setting : Inpatient / Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage : Supplemental
• Coverage Period : Apr 19-24, 2024
• Coverage Type : Call only
• Call Schedule : 24-hr call; 7a-7a
• Call Type : 2nd Call / Back-up
• Call Response Time : 20 mins
• Call Back : 20%
• Phone Consults : 5
• Patient Volume : 10
• Admissions Required : Yes
• Support Staff : 6 NP / PAs, 2 MAs, 2 Office Staff
• PA support inhouse 24 / 7 and in the clinic.
• Required Procedures / Skills :
• Pelvic / Acetabular cases and must be able to appropriately take care of any Level 1 orthopedic trauma.
• Arthroscopy, Total Joint replacement (Hip, Knee, etc), Tendon release / repair.
• If comfortable to fix periprosthetic fractures, would be a bonus.
• Total Joints is NOT REQUIRED but there are times they will put in a total hip due to femoral neck fractures.
• Beds in the Dept : 1100
• EMR : Epic
• Trauma Level : I
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available : Yes
• Other Info :
• The request is for two full-time needs.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

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