Orthopedics Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Orthopedic Surgeon (Physician)
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Plattsburgh, New York
• Service Setting : Inpatient & Outpatient
• Coverage Type : Clinical Call
• Coverage Period : Immediate start 08 / 31 / 2025
• Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM, with possible late afternoon add-ons; potential weekend rounding and patient call
• On-Call Shift Schedule : 6 days per week unless all 7 are requested
• Call Type : Rotating day coverage for ED trauma cases, possible weekend patient / floor call and rounding PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : General orthopedic patients, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric cases
• Patient Volume / Census : 3-5 cases per day in OR, 20-25 patients per day in clinic
• Admissions : Yes
• Rounding : Possible weekend rounding
• Case Mix : Orthopedic trauma, total knee and hip arthroplasty, general orthopedic procedures, hand injuries, pediatric fractures FACILITY INFORMATION
• Trauma Level : Level 3 Trauma Center
• EMR System : Epic
• Specialty Backup Available : Hand surgeon available for definitive fixation
• Support Staff Available : Mid-levels present, but locum is not responsible for supervision
• Reason for Coverage : Coverage gaps requiring immediate locum support PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate : TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Not specified REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Fracture care & orthopedic trauma
• Elective total joint replacements (hip and knee arthroplasty)
• Closed reductions for pediatric cases
• Hand trauma stabilization, including evaluation for compartment syndrome and flexor tenosynovitis
• Hip fracture management (subtrochanteric, intertrochanteric, hemiarthroplasty)
• Application of spanning external fixators for ankle, pilon, and plateau fractures
• Open fracture debridement and stabilization
• Nonoperative management of acetabular and pelvic fractures JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses : Active applicable state license
• Certifications : Not specified
• Experience : Fellowship in trauma or joints preferred but not required
• Other Qualifications : Must be comfortable managing orthopedic / hand trauma and pediatric cases DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide orthopedic trauma and elective joint replacement procedures
• Perform surgical interventions for fractures and trauma cases
• Conduct inpatient rounding and outpatient clinical assessments
• Manage emergency orthopedic cases in a Level 3 Trauma Center setting
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including mid-level providers and specialty consultants
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and patient management
• Participate in rotating call schedule for ED trauma cases and inpatient needs