What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (Fellowship) - Fly-In Shift Opportunity, Houston, TX position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon needed to join a multi-specialty team near Houston, TX. Participate in a collaborative surgicalist model providing acute orthopedic trauma coverage across ED, OR, and inpatient settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic trauma care in the Emergency Department, Operating Room, and inpatient units
- Maintain on-call/response coverage within 30 minutes for trauma cases
- Collaborate with trauma surgery, acute care, anesthesia, rehabilitation, and other cross-specialty teams
- Participate in surgical decision-making, performance improvement, quality initiatives, and protocol development
- Mentor and supervise mid-level providers and trainees
- Contribute to compliance, documentation, and department performance metrics
Required qualifications
- MD or DO with completion of an Orthopedic Trauma fellowship
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility for licensure
- Proficiency in acute orthopedic trauma techniques, including complex fracture management
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compensation & benefits
- $4,500 per shift plus productivity incentives
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement match, CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage