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Orthopedics Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, Charlotte, NC, United States

Duration: Full Time


JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery (Spine)

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Charlotte, NC (Outpatient Clinic - Upstate SC coverage)

• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Private Practice

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 1 day per month (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), flexible

COVERAGE DATES

• Approximately 4 shifts per month (initially 1 day/month with flexibility)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Primarily adults (minimal pediatrics)

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 25-30 patients per day

• Case Mix: Non-surgical orthopedic spine and general orthopedic evaluations; whiplash and musculoskeletal injuries

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Office Equipment Available: PACS imaging system; C-arm available (no in-office fluoroscopy)

• Specialty Backup Available: Sports medicine physician and foot & ankle specialist

• Support Staff Available: PAs, NPs, Physiatrist, Pain Anesthesiologist, RN

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage / Backfill

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No

• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 1 week

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not Specified

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Epidural injections

• Facet injections

• Cortisone injections

• Joint injections

• Spine evaluations and orthopedic workups

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: SC license required; NC preferred

• Board: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

• DEA: Required (SC)

• Certifications: Not Specified

• Experience: Spine fellowship required; experience with non-surgical spine care

• Other Qualifications: No Schedule II narcotic prescribing; strong diagnostic and patient evaluation skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and manage outpatient orthopedic spine cases

• Perform non-surgical procedures as appropriate

• Work up patients for potential surgical referral (no surgery required)

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including pain and sports medicine specialists

• Maintain accurate documentation and imaging review using PACS systems