Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic - $2,400 to $2,500 per day in Atlantic City, NJ

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Pay Information

$2,400 to $2,500 per day

About The Position

Position Title : Orthopedic Surgeon – Locum Tenens

Location : New Jersey (Hospital-Based – Level 2 Trauma Center)

Start Date : As soon as credentialed

Credentialing Timeframe : 60–90 days

Schedule & Call

Coverage : 24 / 7 (Combination of in-house, on-call, and intermittent coverage)

In-House Shift : 7 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

Call Shift : 5 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM (night call)

Call Ratio : 1 : 3 | Minimum 10 call days / month; up to 14 possible

Clinic Day : 1 half-day per week (approx. 5–10 patients, indigent population)

Total Annual Cases : ~700

Call Covers : Two locations

Practice Details

Reason for Coverage : Physician vacancy

Setting : Hospital-based, level 2 trauma center

Clinic Volume : ~6 patients on clinic day (half-day)

Surgical Volume : 3–5 surgical cases per day

Trauma Level : Level 2

Operating Rooms : 7

EMR : Cerner

Orthopedic Surgeons on Staff : Private practice coverage (approx. 10)

Pediatrics : No peds at this time

Patient Population : Adult & geriatric

Clinical Requirements

Practice Settings / Case Types :

Adult & Geriatric Ortho Surgery

General Orthopedic Trauma Care

Total Hip Replacement

Hip Joint Revision / Repair

General Orthopedics (fractures, dislocations, amputations, tumors, etc.)

Surgical & Non-Surgical Ortho Care

Excluded Procedures :

Percutaneous Disc Surgery

Arthroscopy

Requirements

Board Certified – Required

Active NJ License – Required (No exceptions)

Ortho Trauma Surgery Experience – Clearly document training, fellowship, or case history

At Time of Credentialing :

BLS Certification – Required

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Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

• Avoid the hassle of permanent relocation by taking on temporary assignments in various locations, experiencing different communities without long-term commitment.
• Continuously learn and grow by adapting to various clinical environments, enhancing your skill set and versatility.
• Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.
• Utilize locum assignments as a bridge during career transitions, ensuring continuity of income and professional engagement.
• Work in environments that prioritize diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable healthcare practices and fostering a sense of belonging for both patients and healthcare providers.