Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgery: Hand Jobs in Washington
Orthopedic Hand Surgery Physician for locum coverage in East Washington.
Job Quick Facts
* Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery (Hand)
* Facility Location: Spokane, WA
* Board Requirement: BC
* Service Setting: Inpatient
* Coverage Type: Call Only
* Coverage Periods: Jul 1, 2019 - Ongoing
>Jul 1 through Jul 15, then two weeks per month through December.
* Call Schedule: 24-hour on-call
* Callback %: 100 (Weekday/Weekend)
* Practice Type: Hospital/Call
* Caseload: 80% Adult, 20% Pediatric, 100% Trauma, 100% Hospital
> Admissions: 3-5
> How many physicians in your practice? 8 in the Hand Call Pool
> Will other Orthopedic Surgeons be present during locum tenens coverage? YES
* Worksite Resources: Lab On-site, X-ray On-site
> EMR: Epic
> Level II Trauma Center that operates at Level I for Orthopedic Trauma with full team to support (1 ortho traumatologist, 4 trauma-trained elective ortho surgeons, 2 ortho hospitalist PAs)
* Hospital Services:
> Will locum tenens require hospital privileges? Yes
> Time needed to obtain privileges: 8 - 10 weeks
> Total number of beds: 644 & 272
> Trauma level: Level II & III
> Transfer protocol: EDs contact on-call Hand Call Surgeon
* Procedures: General Orthopedics - Surgical; Hand; Tendon release/repair; Peripheral nerve surgery
* Reason for coverage: Vacancy - Department Restructuring
* Other details:
> General surgeon with hand exp will be accepted.
> Currently, non-licensed physicians will be considered, but WA licensed will be first picks