Orthopedics Physician at Ascend Medical Staffing summary:
An Orthopedics Physician is responsible for providing call-only coverage, treating patients with orthopedic issues such as fractures and sprains. The physician will handle 5-10 emergency cases per day and perform procedures for immediate treatment. The role requires maintaining a case log of at least 100 orthopedic surgeries within a 24-month period while assisting with ongoing call needs as required.
Coverage needed: October am November am (Orientation October 27)
Call Only
5-10 patients per day going to ER with Orthopedic issues
Locums treat those that need immediate treatment
Common procedures include hip fractures, long bone fractures, ankle fractures and wrist fractures
Fractures/Sprains/Strains are currently being splinted and sent over for follow-ups
Case Log requirements: 100 orthopedic surgery procedures within 24 months
Ongoing needs to assist with call no dates finalized yet past November but typically weekends
Keywords:
Orthopedic Physician, fracture treatment, call coverage, emergency orthopedic care, locum tenens, surgery procedures, trauma care, patient treatment, orthopedic issues, surgical log