Orthopedics Physician

:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt- calc(var( header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh " dir="auto" data-turn-id="a-6b70-4dd4-9562-e2d4d7a65e70" data-testid="conversation-turn-28" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant" tabindex="-1"> Locum Orthopedic Surgeon (24/7 Coverage) St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, a small rural community hospital with a Level III Trauma Center in Red Bluff, California, is seeking a Locum Orthopedic Surgeon to provide continuous emergency department and inpatient consultation coverage. Assignment Details Coverage Dates: February (ending the morning of February 16) Practice Setting: Community hospital, inpatient and ED consults Facility Size: 72 licensed beds Coverage Model: 24/7 orthopedic coverage FTE: 1 Reason for Coverage: Short-term coverage need Clinical Responsibilities Full general orthopedic coverage ED and inpatient orthopedic consultations Higher-acuity cases are transferred to a higher-level facility to the north Facility & Resources Trauma Designation: Level III EMR: Cerner Support Staff: Operating Room staff available Candidate Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency Active state medical license CA fluoroscopy certificate required by dates of coverage DEA required during credentialing Must be actively practicing at a facility (not newly out of residency without current clinical activity) Clean malpractice and NPDB history (no negative credentialing issues) Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation Availability must be confirmed at time of name clear Credentialing Estimated timeframe: Approximately 30 days (may be expedited with timely provider response) Credentialing with other facilities not required Additional Notes Travel requires flying into Sacramento International Airport with a drive to Red Bluff Preferred lodging includes standard business hotels (e.g., Holiday Inn)

Created: 2026-03-10