What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon — Phoenix, AZ | High-Acuity Trauma Center, Above-Market Pay position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
Overview
Provide locum coverage for a physician-led, hospital-based orthopedic trauma program in Phoenix, AZ. Support a high-acuity trauma center as part of a collaborative, well-supported orthopedic trauma team.
Assignment details
- Shift structure: 24-hour shifts, approximately 183 shifts annually (flexible scheduling options).
- Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches and built-in recovery time between rotations.
- Clinical mix: operating room, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic.
- Team: work alongside an additional orthopedic trauma surgeon within a dedicated orthopedic trauma and acute care surgery coverage model.
Clinical responsibilities
- Operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients.
- Participate in high-volume trauma call coverage.
- Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries.
- Coordinate care with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams.
- Balance surgical cases with inpatient management and outpatient follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.
- Experience in high-acuity trauma care required.
- Strong expertise in pelvic and acetabular fracture management preferred.
- Active Arizona medical license or willingness to obtain.
Compensation and logistics
- Above-market hourly rate.
- All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, paid in addition to per-shift rate.
- Professional liability (med-mal) and tail insurance covered.
- Personal locum consultant provided to assist with credentialing and scheduling.