Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic Location: North Carolina Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for a 3-day assignment beginning Jun 29, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call shifts and focuses on a diverse range of orthopedic procedures including arthroscopy, total joint replacement for hip and knee, and fracture care. The Physician will handle a mix of consults, emergency department visits, and surgeries such as wrist, ankle, and hip fracture repairs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform arthroscopy procedures.
• Conduct total joint replacement surgery for hip and knee.
• Execute joint revision or repair for shoulder, hip, and knee.
• Manage hand procedures, including tendon release/repair and peripheral nerve surgery.
• Perform spinal surgery with instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
• Perform spinal surgery without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
• Handle 0-3 consults per day.
• Address 0-2 visits to the ED for closed reductions and admissions.
• Conduct 0-2 surgeries per day, including wrist, ankle, and hip fractures and I&D.
• Stabilize and transfer long bone trauma cases.
• Patient encounters per shift vary.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery is required.
• Experience with Meditech EHR is preferred.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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