What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Surgeon (General/Sports) position at Adelphi Locums?
Job Overview
- Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery (General/Sports)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Munster, IN
- Service Setting: Hospital/Clinic
- Coverage Type: Clinical Call
- Coverage Period: Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday (flexible schedule)
- On-Call Shift Schedule: 1:6 rotation
- Call Type: Inpatient and outpatient coverage
- Call Ratio: 1:6
- Patient Demographics: Adults
- Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 30 patients per day (clinic)
- Admissions: Included
- Rounding: Included
- Phone Consults: Included
- Case Mix: General orthopedics with opportunity to incorporate sports medicine or subspecialty interests
- EMR System: Epic (HIMSS Stage VII)
- Office Equipment Available: Full orthopedic procedural capabilities
- Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary physician network
- Support Staff Available: Established physician group with mentorship support
- Reason for Coverage: Growth / Expansion
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90–120 days
- Salary: Competitive (MGMA-based; negotiable)
- Bonus: RVU and quality-based incentives
- Sign-On Bonus: Available (negotiable)
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Retirement: 403(b) with employer match
- CME: Generous CME allowance
- Licensure: Reimbursement for license, DEA, CSR, dues
- PTO: Approximately 6 weeks
- General orthopedic procedures
- Sports medicine procedures (preferred)
- Licenses: Eligible for IN license
- Board: BC or BE in Orthopedic Surgery
- DEA: Required
- Other Qualifications: Ability to work in collaborative group practice
- Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care
- Perform orthopedic surgical procedures
- Participate in call rotation
- Build and develop a personalized practice
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR