Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Cottonwood, AZ
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Surgery Orthopedic
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Cottonwood, AZ
• Service Setting: Hospital and clinic
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Aug 07, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Days
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (beeper coverage)
• Call Type: Beeper

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: 2 surgical cases per day, 6 new consults per day
• Case Mix: Orthopedic trauma, pediatrics, pelvic and acetabular fractures

• EMR System: Cerner

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 21 days

• Manage pelvic and acetabular fractures
• Manage pediatric orthopedic cases

• Licenses: Active AZ license; Universal License (IMLC) considered
• Board: BC or BE in Orthopedic Surgery
• DEA: Yes, required
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in Orthopedic Surgery

• Provide 24-hour orthopaedic trauma coverage including call
• Manage pelvic and acetabular fractures
• Manage pediatric orthopaedic cases
• Perform surgical cases (average 2 per day)
• Respond to new consults (average 6 per day)