Orthopedic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Tacoma, Washington

• Job Reference Id: ORD-206170-MD-WA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

The facility is seeking an orthopedic surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage for their surgery department. This hospital-based position offers comprehensive orthopedic services with dedicated physician assistant support for emergency room coverage.

Tacoma features Point Defiance Park as a central attraction, offering opportunities for walking and viewing Mount Rainier. The region includes cultural destinations such as the Museum of Glass and specialty museums, along with recreational facilities like the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. The waterfront areas provide scenic walking opportunities with mountain views, while the area also serves as a gateway for day tours to Mount Rainier National Park.

The orthopedic surgeon will provide comprehensive coverage for emergency room cases requiring orthopedic consultation and intervention on a 24-hour call basis. The position involves managing both inpatient orthopedic cases and trauma situations that present through the emergency department. Additionally, the clinician will conduct outpatient clinic sessions three mornings per week to provide follow-up care and routine orthopedic consultations. Board certification is required for this locum tenens assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume
• Support Staff: Dedicated physician assistant support and nursing staff
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule: TBD
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

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