Orthopedic Surgeon (Spine)
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery (Spine) • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Charlotte, NC (Outpatient Clinic – Upstate SC coverage) • Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Private Practice • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: 1 day per month (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), flexible COVERAGE DATES • Approximately 4 shifts per month (initially 1 day/month with flexibility) PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Primarily adults (minimal pediatrics) • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 25–30 patients per day • Case Mix: Non-surgical orthopedic spine and general orthopedic evaluations; whiplash and musculoskeletal injuries FACILITY INFORMATION • Office Equipment Available: PACS imaging system; C-arm available (no in-office fluoroscopy) • Specialty Backup Available: Sports medicine physician and foot & ankle specialist • Support Staff Available: PAs, NPs, Physiatrist, Pain Anesthesiologist, RN • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage / Backfill PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: No • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 1 week COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not Specified REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Epidural injections • Facet injections • Cortisone injections • Joint injections • Spine evaluations and orthopedic workups JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: SC license required; NC preferred • Board: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery • DEA: Required (SC) • Certifications: Not Specified • Experience: Spine fellowship required; experience with non-surgical spine care • Other Qualifications: No Schedule II narcotic prescribing; strong diagnostic and patient evaluation skills DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate and manage outpatient orthopedic spine cases • Perform non-surgical procedures as appropriate • Work up patients for potential surgical referral (no surgery required) • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including pain and sports medicine specialists • Maintain accurate documentation and imaging review using PACS systems
Requirements
- SC license required; NC preferred
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- DEA: Required (SC)
- Spine fellowship required
- Experience with non-surgical spine care
- No Schedule II narcotic prescribing
- Strong diagnostic and patient evaluation skills
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage outpatient orthopedic spine cases
- Perform non-surgical procedures as appropriate
- Work up patients for potential surgical referral (no surgery required)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including pain and sports medicine specialists
- Maintain accurate documentation and imaging review using PACS systems
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