Orthopedic Surgeon

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: 3–4 days per month | 8a-5p (Flexible)

• Coverage dates
• ASAP – Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics

• Adults (primarily), minimal pediatrics
• Patient
• Volume/Census: 25 – 30 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