Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / Nebraska / Locum Tenens / Orthopedic Surgeon Job

About this job

• Job Id: A-MD-72257
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Kearney, NE
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call only
  
• Coverage Period: Dec 23, 2026 Jan 03, 2027
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (7a 7a)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Lack of available orthopedic surgeons to complete call schedule
  

• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 patients per day
  
• Admissions: None (hospitalists admit)
  
• Case Mix: Fracture care, general orthopedic care
  

• Trauma Level: II
  
• EMR: Epic
  
• Support Staff: ED and OR staff
  

• Credentialing Timeline: 30-60 days
  

• Board: BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Licenses: Active NE License (preferred) or IMLC
  
• Active DEA
  
• Certifications: ATLS (highly preferred)
  

• Provide orthopedic Level II trauma call coverage.
  
• Perform surgical cases as needed.
  
• Provide general orthopedic care.
  
• Manage fracture care.
  
• Collaborate with ED and OR staff.