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Surgery - General Physician

WhiteCoat Locums, Paducah, KY, United States

Duration: Full Time


Facility in Paducah, KY seeking Orthopedic surgery locums coverage Rates: $2500 + $450/hr Opportunity Highlights
  • Open Dates: April 3 (7:00 AM) April 13 (7:00 AM) with potential for ongoing needs.
  • Schedule: 24-hour Emergency Call (7:00 AM 7:00 AM).
  • Support: Managed within the EPIC EMR system.
  • Demographics: Comprehensive care for Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric patients.
Clinical Responsibilities The provider will be responsible for standard orthopedic surgical cases and trauma management. Required Clinical Expertise:
    • Trauma: Fracture treatment, dislocations, amputations, and deformities.
    • Hip Procedures: Hip Nailing (Mandatory), hip replacement, and hip repair/revision.
    • Total Joint Care: Total joint replacement, revision, and repair of the Knee and Shoulder.
    • Arthroscopy: Proficiency in arthroscopic procedures is required.
  • Spine Surgery: Coverage includes Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar spine (with and without instrumentation).
Provider Requirements
  • Board Status: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery (Required).
  • Licensure: Active Kentucky State License is required (IMLC is acceptable).
  • Compliance: Active DEA and BLS Certification.
  • Clinical Experience: General surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures, hip/knee replacements, and hip/knee repair or revision.
  • Background: Clean background is required for credentialing.
  • Submission Document: A Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation is mandatory.
  • Education: Orthopedic Fellowship training is preferred.
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparent