Location: Hood River, Oregon
Hood River is a picturesque city in Oregon known for its stunning natural beauty along the Columbia River Gorge. Residents enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle with world-class windsurfing, hiking trails, and proximity to Mount Hood, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.
Facility:
This facility is a well-established trauma level 3 hospital serving the Hood River community and surrounding areas. The orthopedic department is equipped with 25 beds and maintains high standards of patient care in a collaborative environment. The facility offers comprehensive surgical services and is committed to providing excellent care to the local population.
Opportunity: Orthopedic Surgery
This is a locum tenens call coverage opportunity starting October 2025 with potential to extend into 2026. The position requires coverage for specific dates in October 2025, with additional dates available for November and December.
Job Details:
- 24/7 call position (ED call during day, clinic call at night)
- Shifts are 7am-7am
- During ED call: consult in ED, round on patients, and take patient admissions
- Clinic night call primarily involves phone calls
- Provider must stay within 30 minutes of the hospital
- Must be Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Oregon license required
- Total joint for hip preferred for potential fracture repair
- Hand procedures, hip and knee joint revision/repair are preferred skills
- Average of 2 patient encounters per shift
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.