Orthopedic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: A-MD-71691 Profession: Physician Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Lakewood, CO Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: Nov 08, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (7a–7a) Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage COVERAGE DATES Nov 08, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026 Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric Admissions: 5 Case Mix: Hand injuries, Orthopedic trauma FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level I EMR System: EPIC Support Staff Available: None PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days standard, 1-2 weeks for emergency privileges REQUIRED PROCEDURES Cover emergency department and transfer center calls for hand injuries. Reimplantation not performed. JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified in Surgery of the Hand Licenses: Active CO License or Universal License (IMLC) DEA: Active DEA Certification (required for credentialing) Certifications: Board Certified in Hand Surgery, DEA Experience: Completed Hand Surgery Fellowship Other Qualifications: EPIC proficiency, willingness to adhere to lodging requirements, clean malpractice/background, available for specified dates Duties & Responsibilities Provide coverage for emergency department hand injuries Manage transfer center calls Perform hand surgery procedures (excluding reimplantation) Collaborate with trauma team Document patient care in EPIC