Orthopedics Physician

Locum Orthopedic Surgeon (24/7 Coverage)

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, a small rural community hospital with a Level III Trauma Center in Red Bluff, California, is seeking a Locum Orthopedic Surgeon to provide continuous emergency department and inpatient consultation coverage.

Assignment Details

• Coverage Dates:
  February (ending the morning of February 16)

• Practice Setting:
  Community hospital, inpatient and ED consults

• Facility Size: 72 licensed beds

• Coverage Model: 24/7 orthopedic coverage

• FTE: 1

• Reason for Coverage:
  Short-term coverage need

Clinical Responsibilities

• Full general orthopedic coverage

• ED and inpatient orthopedic consultations

• Higher-acuity cases are transferred to a higher-level facility to the north

Facility & Resources

• Trauma Designation:
  Level III

• EMR:
  Cerner

• Support Staff:
  Operating Room staff available

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency

• Active state medical license

• CA fluoroscopy certificate required by dates of coverage

• DEA required during credentialing

• Must be actively practicing at a facility (not newly out of residency without current clinical activity)

• Clean malpractice and NPDB history (no negative credentialing issues)

• Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation

• Availability must be confirmed at time of name clear

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe:
  Approximately 30 days (may be expedited with timely provider response)

• Credentialing with other facilities not required

Additional Notes

• Travel requires flying into Sacramento International Airport with a drive to Red Bluff

• Preferred lodging includes standard business hotels (e.g., Holiday Inn)