Locum General Orthopedic Surgeon — 6-Month Full-Time Position in Berlin, NH

We’re looking for a locum General Orthopedic Surgeon to join a supportive rural health system in Berlin, NH for about six months while a permanent provider is recruited. You’ll work with an established referral base and a collaborative multidisciplinary team—an excellent chance to practice broad-spectrum orthopedics in a community-focused setting.

Schedule and clinical duties

• Full-time assignment, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour lunch).
• OR days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
• Clinic days: Tuesday and Friday.
• Shared on-call rotation, roughly 10 call days per month.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate and treat the full range of general orthopedic conditions.
• Perform a wide variety of orthopedic surgical procedures, including total joint replacements.
• Manage outpatient clinic visits, surgical cases, inpatient consultations, and follow-up care.
• Participate in shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and other specialists to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Experience we’re looking for

• Proven experience with total joint replacement surgery (hip, knee, shoulder) is required.
• Comfortable managing musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions across an aging patient population.
• Experience with common hand conditions (e.g., trigger finger, carpal tunnel) is preferred.
• Experience evaluating and managing spine and back pain is highly preferred.

Credentials and requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Active New Hampshire medical license or ability to obtain one quickly.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

If you’re interested in working in a close-knit, team-oriented environment and providing comprehensive orthopedic care to a rural community, we’d love to hear from you.