Locum Tenens Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon Needed in Arizona

Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

  • ID: 216414A
  • Updated October 15th, 2026
Provider Type Physician
Specialty Orthopedic Surgery
Job Type Locum Tenens
State Arizona
Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Start Date 10/26/2026

We are seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for a 90-day assignment in Arizona. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM clinic schedule, complemented by 24-hour call. You will perform essential procedures including arthroscopy, total joint replacements of the hip, knee, and other joints, as well as joint revisions or repairs for the shoulder, hip, knee, and other areas.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Required procedures: Arthroscopy, Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other), Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Other).
  • Preferred procedures: Hand, Tendon release/repair, Peripheral nerve surgery, with Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar), without Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar), Percutaneous disc surgery.
  • Work at a Trauma level 4 facility.

Additional Information

  • Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • EMR: Athenahealth, Medhost
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: Clinic and 24-hour call
  • Patient Volume: Seeing 5-7 patient encounters per shift in orthopedic surgery
  • LOA: 90 Days
  • Staffing Mix: RNs, MAs

Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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