Orthopedic Surgery Physician in Washington

Job description

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (Locum Tenens)
Franciscan Health St. Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma, WA

Assignment Overview
Franciscan Health St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide ongoing locum tenens coverage. This position offers recurring coverage opportunities throughout the year, with an anticipated ongoing need of approximately two weeks per month based on the facility's internal physician schedule.

Current Coverage Needs

September 25, 7:00 AM – October 1, 7:00 AM
October 22, 7:00 AM – October 26, 7:00 AM
December 23, 7:00 AM – December 28, 7:00 AM
February 22, 7:00 AM – March 1, 7:00 AM
Ongoing need: Approximately two weeks per month

Practice Details

24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
Coverage dates are determined by the availability of the facility's employed orthopedic trauma surgeon
Average callback hours:
Weekdays: 7.4 hours
Weekends: 7.8 hours
Patient volume varies from 0–7 admissions/patients per day
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Qualifications

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery (Required)
Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (Required)
Minimum of five (5) years of Level II Trauma experience (Required)
Washington medical license strongly preferred; candidates with an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Letter of Qualification (LOQ) will also be considered
Current BLS certification and DEA registration required (candidates actively obtaining these credentials after offer acceptance will be considered)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced orthopedic trauma surgeon seeking recurring locum coverage at a well-established Level II trauma center in the Tacoma, Washington area.

• 1 Week Per Month
• 24 Hour Call (7a-7a)
• Level II Trauma