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Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Orthopedic S

Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Raleigh, NC, United States

Duration: Full Time


JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Raleigh, NC

Service Setting: Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: 34 days per month 8a-5p (Flexible)

COVERAGE DATES

ASAP Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults (primarily), minimal pediatrics

Patient Volume/Census: patients per day

Case Mix: Spine conditions, musculoskeletal complaints, whiplash, general orthopedic evaluations

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: PACS Imaging System

Office Equipment Available: C-arm access (no in-office fluoroscopy)

Specialty Backup Available: Sports Medicine Physician, Foot & Ankle Specialist

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

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: No

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: ASAP (approximately 1 week)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Epidural injections

Facet injections

Cortisone injections

Joint injections

Spine evaluations and orthopedic workups

Fracture care (preferred)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active NC License (SC license preferred)

Board: Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Spine Fellowship (required)

DEA: Required

Experience: Experience in outpatient spine and orthopedic evaluations

Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable with non-surgical spine care; no surgical responsibilities; no narcotic prescribing (Schedule II)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate and manage patients with spine and musculoskeletal conditions

Perform non-surgical orthopedic procedures as appropriate

Develop treatment plans and prepare patients for potential surgical referral

Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team