Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Berlin, NH
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Locum General Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time, approximately 6-month assignment in Berlin, NH while a permanent provider is recruited. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a supportive rural healthcare system with an established referral base and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)

• Operating Room: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

• Clinic: Tuesday and Friday

• Call: Shared call rotation with approximately 10 days of call per month

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of general orthopedic conditions.

• Perform a broad range of orthopedic surgical procedures.

• Manage outpatient clinic visits, surgical cases, inpatient consultations, and follow-up care.

• Participate in shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies.

• Collaborate with primary care providers and other specialists to deliver high-quality patient care.

Required Experience

• Total joint replacement surgery, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements (required)

• Management of a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions

• Comfortable caring for an aging patient population

• Experience with common hand conditions, including trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome, is preferred

• Experience evaluating and managing spine and back pain is highly preferred

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

• Active New Hampshire medical license or ability to obtain one quickly

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification