About this opportunity
Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. lists this Surgery - General Physician opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide coverage with a physician-led organization in Phoenix, AZ. This organization is focused on supporting high-performing surgical teams with strong clinical infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on delivering high-quality care in a hospital-based setting.
This assignment supports a high-acuity trauma center and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced orthopedic trauma team in a collaborative, well-supported environment.
Assignment Details 24-hour shifts with approximately 183 shifts annually (flexible scheduling options available)
Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches
Built-in recovery time between rotations
Mix of OR, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic responsibilities
Work alongside an additional Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Dedicated orthopedic trauma and acute care surgery coverage model
Clinical Responsibilities Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
Participate in trauma call coverage at a high-volume trauma center
Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
Collaborate with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams
Balance surgical cases with inpatient care and outpatient follow-up
Ensure accurate and timely documentation
Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
Experience in high-acuity trauma care required
Strong expertise in pelvic and acetabular fracture management preferred
Active Arizona medical license (or willingness to obtain)
Extras: Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift
All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
Med-mal and tail insurance covered
Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts
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