Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Clinton, NC
Employer: HPA Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Position Overview

One of our Partners in North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon for a short-term locum tenens opportunity covering 24-hour orthopedic call.

This assignment offers low call volume, onsite furnished housing, temporary privileges, and a predictable orthopedic trauma case mix. Providers will primarily manage consults, emergency department reductions, admissions, and common fracture cases while enjoying a highly manageable workload.

The facility provides individual hospital-owned apartments onsite, making this an excellent opportunity for providers seeking a short, well-compensated call assignment.

Assignment Highlights

• Top 15% provider compensation compared to similar Orthopaedic Surgery call opportunities (2026 market data)
• 24-hour beeper call coverage
• Temporary privileges available
• Approximately 0–3 consults per day
• Approximately 0–2 ED reductions/admissions per day
• Approximately 0–2 surgeries per day
• Onsite furnished hospital-owned apartment provided
• Cable and Wi-Fi included
• Travel reimbursement available (up to $500 total)
• MediTech EMR
• Active North Carolina license required
• Active North Carolina DEA required
• Provider must remain within 20 minutes of hospital while on call
• Medicare/Medicaid enrollment and PECOS registration required
• HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission Certified
• HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO

Job Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour orthopedic call coverage
• Evaluate orthopedic consults
• Manage emergency department fracture reductions
• Perform orthopedic admissions
• Treat wrist, ankle, and hip fractures
• Perform irrigation and debridement procedures
• Coordinate transfers for long-bone trauma cases
• Document patient care within MediTech EMR