Orthopedic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in London, Kentucky

Job description

About the facility

This facility operates as a 150-bed, full-service hospital that opened a modern regional facility in 2010 featuring private rooms and advanced technology. The facility serves patients across southeastern Kentucky including Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Knox, Pulaski, and Whitley counties. The hospital provides comprehensive orthopedic services with dedicated surgical suites and emergency department capabilities.

About the facility location

This area features prominent attractions including the Louisville Mega Cavern, various limestone caverns, and specialty museums alongside outdoor recreational opportunities at Red River Gorge and Mammoth Cave National Park. The region is known for its horse racing heritage with tracks available for visits, as well as bourbon distillery tours featuring multiple renowned distilleries. Visitors can engage in horseback riding activities and explore diverse entertainment venues throughout the area.

About the clinician's workday

The orthopedic surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical coverage through 24-hour call shifts managing both inpatient and emergency department cases. Essential responsibilities include performing general orthopedic surgical procedures, managing hospital call coverage, and conducting clinic appointments on Wednesdays. The clinician will evaluate emergency orthopedic consultations, perform trauma procedures, and coordinate care with nursing staff and support teams. Board certification in orthopedic surgery is mandatory for this locum tenens assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume
• Support staff: Clinical medical assistants in clinic and operating room staff at hospital
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: TBD
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No

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