Orthopedics (Foot & Ankle) Locum Opportunity in North Carolina

Specialty: Orthopedics - Foot& Ankle 

Start Date: Jun 29 2026 

End date Jul 1 2026 

Coverage type Call Only 

EMR : MediTech 

Licensed : Licensed in NC only

Certification :Yes , ABLS / ACLS / ATLS / BLS / PALS 

Credentialing :5 Days 

Description : 

We are seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment providing 24-hour call coverage for general orthopedic surgery services. The provider will be responsible for orthopedic consultations, emergency department coverage, fracture management, admissions, and surgical procedures. 

Assignment Details

• Specialty: General Orthopedic Surgery
• Coverage Dates: June 29, 7:00 AM – July 1, 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 24-hour call coverage
• EMR System: Meditech Expanse
• Coverage Type: Inpatient, Emergency Department, and Surgical Call

Clinical Responsibilities

Expected patient volume includes:

• 0–3 orthopedic consults per day
• 0–2 Emergency Department visits per day for closed reductions and admissions
• 0–2 surgical procedures per day

Typical procedures include:

• Wrist fracture repairs
• Ankle fracture repairs
• Hip fracture repairs
• Incision and drainage (I&D) procedures
• Fracture management and orthopedic trauma care

Note: Long bone trauma cases are stabilized and transferred to higher-level facilities as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (Required)
• Active North Carolina Medical License (Required)
• Active North Carolina DEA Registration with a North Carolina address (Required)
• Active NPI Number (Must be included with candidate submission)
• Current Medicare and Medicaid Credentialing (Required)
• Enrolled in PECOS as a provider (Required)
• Proof of current vaccination status (Required)

Submission Requirements

To be considered, candidates must provide:

• Current CV
• NPI Number
• Active North Carolina License Information
• Active North Carolina DEA Registration
• Board Certification Documentation
• Medicare/Medicaid Credentialing Verification
• PECOS Enrollment Confirmation
• Vaccination Status Documentation