Locum Tenens Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon Needed in WA

  • ID: 219806A
  • Updated June 19th, 2026

  • Job ID 219806A
  • Job Title Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Orthopedic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State WA
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for an impactful 90-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Sep 17, 2026. This vital role involves performing a comprehensive range of orthopaedic surgery procedures, including arthroscopy, total joint replacement, joint revision/repair, and trauma cases. Schedule details for this dynamic position are to be determined, offering an engaging opportunity for a dedicated Physician.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform orthopaedic surgery procedures, including arthroscopy, total joint replacement, joint revision/repair, hand surgery, tendon release/repair, peripheral nerve surgery, and spine surgery.
  • Manage orthopaedic trauma cases.
  • Utilize specialty skills in areas such as total joint replacement (hip, knee, other), joint revision or repair (shoulder, hip, knee, other), and percutaneous disc surgery.
  • Conduct spinal surgery, both with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Fellowship required
  • Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 120 days


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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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