Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Locums Opportunity - Tacoma, WAQuick Facts
- Location: Tacoma, Washington
- Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Position Type: Locums
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Trauma Level: II
- EMR: Epic
Availability RequirementsCoverage Model
- Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
- Ongoing coverage need
- Combination of inpatient clinical responsibilities and trauma call
Call Requirements
- Call Type: Beeper Call
- Call Ratio: Approximately 1:6
- Required Response Time: Within 30 Minutes
Licensure Requirements
- Active Washington Medical License - Required
Board Certification
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery - Required
- Orthopedic Trauma experience preferred
Required Certifications
- ACLS - Required
- BLS - Required
Clinical ResponsibilitiesInpatient Coverage
- Admissions required
- Assigned rounding patients
- Orthopedic trauma consultations
- Surgical management of traumatic orthopedic injuries
- Inpatient follow-up and postoperative care
Trauma Coverage
- Level II Trauma Center coverage
- Emergency orthopedic trauma evaluations
- Fracture management
- Operative trauma cases
- Multidisciplinary trauma team collaboration
Practice Details
- Epic EMR
- Inpatient and trauma-focused practice
- Ongoing locums opportunity
- Established trauma program
Ideal Candidate
- BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon
- Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon preferred
- Comfortable with acute fracture care and trauma surgery
- Experienced in hospital-based trauma coverage
- Able to provide both clinical coverage and call responsibilities
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