Physician / Orthopedics / Missouri / Any / Locum Tenens: Orthopedic Hand Surgery

Orthopedic Hand SurgeryAssignment: May - August 2024 (4-5 days/month)Needed coverage dates 2024: May 2-6; June 7-10; June 14-17; July 19-22; August 2-5Scheduled clinic hours and callOutpatientEMR: EpicLevel 1 Trauma CenterWill accept board eligible as long as it's within 5 years of residency or fellowshipCall Type: pager call with expectation to come to Main Hospital to complete Hand Surgical Cases as needed.Duties: Taking orthopedic hand call, triage of patient care specific to Hand and Distal Upper Extremity Cases and the OR duties as needed.Procedures that apply to the specialtyWrist/hand trauma; I&D for infection; Nerve/Artery injuries; Distal wrist; Forearm/HandSkills RequiredMicrovascular digital nerveTendon repairFaciotomiesORIFSupport Staff: OR Support staff at Main Hospital and Orthopedic Hospital, 6 APPsOrthopedic Hospital:8 operating rooms48 private inpatient bedsOutpatient services: MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, Ultrasound, LabHospital covers the cost of travel, lodging and malpractice insurance.