Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Kentucky
LocumJobsOnline, Kentucky, United States
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Oct 21, 2025, and requires 24-hour call coverage, providing primary orthopedic care including trauma, joint, and fracture repairs. The assignment involves being the sole ortho doctor on call, with responsibilities for callbacks, rounding, consults, and follow-ups. Experience with Meditech EHR is required, and candidates must hold current board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery as well as ACLS and ATLS certifications.
Job Details
- Location: Kentucky
- Start Date: Oct 21, 2025
- LOA: 5 days
- Provider Type Needed: Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Schedule: 24-hour call coverage (7am-7am), Oct 21, 2025 through Oct 26, 2025; additional dates anticipated
Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve as the primary orthopedic surgeon on 24-hour call
- Respond to callbacks for trauma, joint, and fracture repairs
- Conduct daily rounding on orthopedic patients
- Perform patient consults and follow-up evaluations
- Manage patient care independently without advanced practice provider support
Additional Information
- Must be board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Valid Kentucky medical license required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certifications required
- Familiarity with Meditech EHR
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
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Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal - to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.