Orthopedic Surgeon (Locum Tenens)

Job overview

The Orthopedic Surgeon (Locum Tenens) role is onsite in Hancock, MI; compensation is not specified. Weatherby Healthcare provides locum tenens staffing support and assignment coordination. The surgeon provides call-only coverage for a short assignment, supporting inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care. The role addresses community trauma and fracture needs through patient evaluation, admissions, and phone consultations during the specified coverage period.

What you'll do

• Provide call-only coverage from November 13 in the morning through November 16 in the morning
• cover inpatient and outpatient care
• see 1–2 patients per shift
• manage 0–1 admissions per shift and 0–5 phone consultations
• provide community trauma and fracture care. Hospital privileges are required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

locum tenens

orthopedic surgeon

orthopedics

hancock mi

call coverage

community trauma

fracture care

inpatient

outpatient

weatherby healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid malpractice insurance
• prepaid travel and housing expenses
• online assignment and time-entry portal
• 24-hour consultant access.

Why this role

Paid malpractice insurance and prepaid travel and housing expenses are provided; assignment details and time entry are available through an online portal.

About the employer

Weatherby Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.