Orthopedic Surgeon
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Orthopedic Surgeon • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Raleigh, NC • Service Setting: Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: 3–4 days per month | 8a-5p (Flexible) COVERAGE DATES • ASAP – Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults (primarily), minimal pediatrics • Patient Volume/Census: 25 – 30 patients per day • Case Mix: Spine conditions, musculoskeletal complaints, whiplash, general orthopedic evaluations FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: PACS Imaging System • Office Equipment Available: C-arm access (no in-office fluoroscopy) • Specialty Backup Available: Sports Medicine Physician, Foot & Ankle Specialist • Support Staff Available: PAs, NPs, Physiatrist, Pain Anesthesiologist, RN • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: No • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: ASAP (approximately 1 week) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Epidural injections • Facet injections • Cortisone injections • Joint injections • Spine evaluations and orthopedic workups • Fracture care (preferred) JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active NC License (SC license preferred) • Board: Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Spine Fellowship (required) • DEA: Required • Experience: Experience in outpatient spine and orthopedic evaluations • Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable with non-surgical spine care; no surgical responsibilities; no narcotic prescribing (Schedule II) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate and manage patients with spine and musculoskeletal conditions • Perform non-surgical orthopedic procedures as appropriate • Develop treatment plans and prepare patients for potential surgical referral • Maintain accurate and timely documentation • Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team
Requirements
- Active NC License (SC license preferred)
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Spine Fellowship (required)
- DEA: Required
- Experience in outpatient spine and orthopedic evaluations
- Must be comfortable with non-surgical spine care
- No surgical responsibilities
- No narcotic prescribing (Schedule II)
Nice To Haves
- Fracture care (preferred)
- SC license preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with spine and musculoskeletal conditions
- Perform non-surgical orthopedic procedures as appropriate
- Develop treatment plans and prepare patients for potential surgical referral
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
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