Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Needed – Call-Only Coverage | BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital | FL License Required

Job description

BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital is actively seeking a board-certified Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon for short-term call-only locum tenens coverage on two separate blocks: August 26 to September 2, 2025 and September 23 to September 29, 2025.

This position is inpatient-only with no clinic duties or scheduled hours. The surgeon will provide beeper call coverage for both trauma consults and inpatient follow-ups. The hospital functions as a Level 1 trauma center despite being officially designated as Level 2, and providers must be equipped to handle complex trauma cases.

Call Details:
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
- Coverage Dates: August 26 – September 2, 2025, September 23 – September 29, 2025
- FL license required
- No temp privileges available

Key Requirements:
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery – Orthopaedic Trauma
- FL Medical License (required at time of submission)
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery required
- BLS certification required

Must be proficient in:
- Acetabular fracture management
- Hemi-arthroplasty
- External fixation
- Pinning
- Complex trauma orthopedic procedures

Hospital & Role Information:
- Trauma Level: 2 (functions as Level 1)
- Rounding: Assigned and unassigned inpatients
- Practice Setting: Inpatient only
- EMR: Cerner
- No admissions required
- Nearest Airport: Tampa International Airport

BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital is one of Florida’s leading trauma and surgical hospitals with state-of-the-art OR facilities and a fast-paced clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trauma surgeon seeking focused call coverage in a high-acuity setting.

• Provide beeper call coverage only—no clinic or scheduled hours—at a Level 2 trauma center operating like a Level 1 facility.
• Must be board certified in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and skilled in acetabular fractures, ex-fix, pinning, and hemi-arthroplasty.
• Two separate coverage windows: August 26–September 2 and September 23–29, 2025. No temp privileges. FL license required.