Orthopedics Physician

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Physician to provide 24/7 coverage of the Emergency Department and inpatient consultations at a small rural community hospital. This role requires active clinical experience candidates must be currently practicing at a facility, not immediately out of residency. Practice Setting & Support Community Hospital 72 licensed beds Level III Trauma Center EMR: Cerner Support Staff: OR and inpatient support Schedule Dates: Feb (ending AM of Feb 16) Coverage: 24/7 ED and inpatient consultations FTE: 1 Patient Load: Full general orthopedic coverage; higher-level patients transferred to larger regional hospital Required Procedures & Skills Full general orthopedic care Inpatient and ED consults Ability to manage trauma patients and collaborate with regional referral centers Candidate Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedics Active California medical license Completion of ACGME or AOA-approved residency DEA license (required during credentialing) CA Fluoroscopy Certificate (required by coverage dates) Clean malpractice history preferred Self-Query NPDB (within 30 days) required at presentation Must have active clinical practice; no candidates right out of residency without experience ️ Travel & Lodging Lodging Local travel preferred: Fly into Sacramento and drive 2 hours north to Red Bluff No flights into smaller regional airports Credentialing Locum privileges require 30 days, potentially faster depending on provider responsiveness Must complete credentialing application promptly This is an ideal opportunity for orthopedic physicians seeking short-term, high-intensity locum work in a supportive rural setting with trauma exposure and inpatient responsibilities.

Created: 2026-03-10