JOB OVERVIEW
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Paducah, KY
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call only
Coverage Period: Oct 7, 2026 - Ongoing
Call Schedule: 24-hr call, 7a-7a
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Case Mix: Orthopedic Trauma, Joint Replacement, Spinal Surgery, Arthroscopy
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Epic
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Most required:
General surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures, Hip/knee replacement, Hip/knee repair or revision & Arthroscopy
Others:
Hip nailing, treatment of fractures, dislocations, amputations, deformities, and tumors of bones and joints, Total Joint Replacement/Revision or Repair (Hip, Knee, Shoulder), Spinal Surgery (w/o Instrumentation-Lumbar, w/o Instrumentation - Cervical, w/ Instrumentation-Cervical ,w/ Instrumentation-Thoracic, w/ Instrumentation-Lumbar, w/o Instrumentation-Thoracic), Arthroscopy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: BC
Licenses: Active KY License or IMLC
DEA: Active DEA
Certification: BLS
Experience: Orthopedic Fellowship (preferred)
Other Qualifications: Clean record, available for dates listed, COVID vaccination (preferred)
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide 24-hour emergency orthopedic surgical coverage.
Perform orthopedic surgical procedures including hip nailing, fracture treatment, and joint replacements.
Manage trauma cases such as dislocations, amputations, and deformities.
Conduct arthroscopic surgeries and spinal procedures as needed.
Participate in on-call schedule and respond to emergency surgical consultations.
