JOB POSTING
Orthopedic Surgeon
Cooperstown, New York
Locum Tenens |
DESCRIPTION
JOB OVERVIEW - Job Id: H-MD-133313
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Cooperstown, New York
- Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 24-hour coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION - Average Daily Volume: Approximately 10 patients per week
- Case Mix: Orthopedic trauma procedures
FACILITY INFORMATION - Trauma Level: Level 3
- EMR System: EPIC
- Support Staff Available: APP Hospitalist coverage during daytime hours, Teal Team coverage nights and weekends
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE - Credentialing Timeline: ASAP
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Board: Board Eligible or Board Certified (ABOS)
- Licenses: Active New York License
- Experience: Orthopedic trauma experience required; trauma fellowship preferred
- Other Qualifications: Level 3 call coverage experience within the last year
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide orthopedic trauma call coverage
- Evaluate and treat orthopedic trauma patients in both inpatient and emergency settings
- Perform operative and non-operative orthopedic trauma procedures as clinically indicated
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Provide 24-hour coverage with an average of 1 call-in per week