Locum Orthopedic Surgeon - 24-Hour IP Call Coverage - Missouri Licensed Only

Missouri

locum tenens
Inpatient

We’re seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to provide sporadic vacation coverage in 2025 for a hospital in Missouri. This is an ongoing need with 24-hour call shifts (7a–7a) and a 1:2 call ratio.

### Opportunity Highlights:

  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Start Date: July 2025
  • Licensure: Missouri license required
  • Call Requirements: 30-minute response time
  • Volume: ~10 patients/shift, ~5 phone consults, ~4 callbacks/admissions
  • Support: 2 RNs on staff
  • Procedures: General orthopedic surgery
  • EMR: Cerner

### Requirements:

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years) in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Active ACLS and BLS
  • Minimum 24 months of experience

Credentialing takes ~90 days , so apply now to secure your spot for 2025 vacation coverage.

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    Access to Parks

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    Overall

  • Total Population

    25,763

  • Median Rent

    $717

  • Median Home Value

    $123,200

  • Median Income

    $43,303

JobID: JN -042025-33337
Posted April 22, 2025

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