Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Locum Tenens

Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025 (or as soon as credentialed)

Employment Type : 1099 Locum Tenens

Contract Length : Ongoing until permanent hire is made

Schedule : Scheduled + On Call

Schedule & Coverage

Blocks : 4-week rotation; 7-day block, 1 week out of every 4

Alternative Option : Local provider for 1 2 days per week considered

Hours : Day shift only; pager call 6 : 30 AM 6 : 30 PM

No Night Call

Average Cases : 3 4 surgical cases per day

Credentialing Timeframe : days (Emergency privileging available with clean file)

Practice Details

Trauma Designation : Level II

EMR : Epic

Reason for Coverage : Physician resignation; need coverage while replacing and hiring additional provider

Cases : Bread and butter trauma; pelvic trauma experience preferred but not required

Procedures / Skills Required :

Geriatric fractures (including neck)

General trauma cases

Inpatient consults and rounding expected

No clinic duties (subject to change)

Strong support staff with multiple PAs assisting in OR and rounding

Provider Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship Training : Orthopedic Trauma Surgery required

Trauma-trained providers only

Will consider candidates straight out of residency

Licensure : Washington state license or IMLC (licensing support available)

Additional Information

Ongoing locums until permanent hire

Opportunity to extend or transition to permanent