What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Level I Trauma Center PRN, Richmond VA (Ongoing 24-hr Call) position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
We’re looking for a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in trauma to provide ongoing PRN locum tenens coverage in the Richmond, VA area. You’ll be supporting a busy Level I Trauma Center by taking on-call shifts, managing consults, performing surgeries, and rounding on inpatients alongside an experienced ortho trauma team.
Schedule
- Ongoing PRN coverage to fill gaps in the call schedule
- 24-hour on-site call shifts, including overnight coverage
- Typical patient volume: roughly 8 patients per shift
About the facility
- Large, 460 bed acute care hospital with both a Level I Trauma Center and a Level I Burn Center
- Very busy ED (95K visits per year), with a dedicated pediatric ED and dual helipads
- 15 ORs, including robotic surgery capability
- Established orthopedic trauma service with attending physicians and APP support
- Meditech inpatient charting and eClinicalWorks outpatient systems
What you’ll do
- Provide on-site orthopedic trauma call coverage
- Evaluate and manage inpatient orthopedic trauma consultations
- Perform operative management for trauma-related injuries
- Conduct inpatient rounding and coordinate ongoing care
- Manage complex fractures and other traumatic musculoskeletal conditions
- Collaborate closely with physicians and advanced practice providers on the trauma team
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in orthopedic trauma
- Current Virginia medical license or ability to obtain one
If you enjoy high-acuity trauma care and working with a well-established team, this role provides meaningful, flexible locum coverage at a major regional center.