Locum Tenens Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon Needed in FL
- ID: 209125
- Updated August 22nd, 2025
- Job ID 209125
- Job Title Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Orthopedic Surgery
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State FL
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 100 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Florida. This comprehensive role begins on 08/22/2025, and is expected to last for 100 days, with a possibility of extension. The assignment involves a mix of 24-hour call shifts (7AM-7AM) and clinic shifts (8AM-4PM, 3 days a week), along with 2 days in the OR. The clinic schedule will be Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a wide range of surgical procedures, medications, joint injections, therapy prescriptions, bracing, splinting, casting, and providing comprehensive care for surgical cases including joint replacements, arthroscopy, and fracture repair.
Job Details:
Location: Florida
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 08/22/2025
LOA: 100 days
Provider Type Needed: Orthopedic Surgeon
Schedule: 24HR CALL 7AM-7AM and Clinic Shifts 8AM-4PM (3 days a week), 2 days in the OR
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Perform orthopedic surgical procedures
• Manage clinic appointments and patient care
• Administer medications and joint injections
• Prescribe physical and occupational therapy
• Provide bracing, splinting, and casting as needed
• Conduct initial evaluations, surgical planning, and follow-up care for surgical cases
• Handle 24-hour call shifts as scheduled
• Utilize Epic electronic health record system
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice in Florida
• 12 days of call within a month
• Comfortable with a variety of orthopedic procedures and treatments
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided