Locum - Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic Kearney, NE

Job description

Location:
Kearney, NE

Kearney, Nebraska offers a welcoming mid-sized community with a strong sense of Midwestern charm and a high quality of life. Situated along the Platte River and centrally located along I-80, it provides easy access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a tight-knit community atmosphere.

Facility:
This facility is a Level II Trauma Center providing comprehensive orthopedic and surgical services to the surrounding region. The facility features strong support staff including ED and OR teams, and utilizes EPIC as its electronic medical records system.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic

Job Details:

• Provide 24/7 on-call orthopedic surgery coverage for a Level II Trauma Center - no office hours required
• Coverage need: December 23 - January 3, 7a to 7a (site will consider more than one provider to fill the block)
• Perform general orthopedic care and fracture care as primary required procedures
• Handle surgical cases as needed in an inpatient/ED setting
• Expect 1-2 patients per day; hospitalists will handle admissions
• Work alongside ED and OR support staff
• Must hold Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedics
• Nebraska license highly preferred; IMLC required if no NE license
• Orthopedic residency required
• DEA certification required
• Case logs required at time of presentation prior to interview or offer
• Credentialing timeframe: 30-60 days
• Preferred lodging available at Fairfield or Candlewood Suites using CHI discount rate
• Local candidates preferred for air travel, though not required