Orthopedics Physician

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: Orthopedic Spine Surgery / Neuro Spine Orthopedics

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Facility Location: Raleigh, NC & Upstate South Carolina / Charlotte Market

• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Private Practice

• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental / Backfill Coverage

• Coverage Period: Ongoing beginning 06/15/2026

• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Coverage - No Call

• Shifts Needed to be Filled:

• Raleigh, NC: 3-4 days per month
• South Carolina Market: 1 day per month initially

• Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, flexible scheduling

• Patient Demographics: Primarily adult patients with minimal pediatrics

• Patient Volume: Approximately 25-30 patients per day

• Phone Consults: As needed

• % of Practice: 99% Non-Surgical Spine & Orthopedic Evaluations
• Physicians in Practice: Multispecialty orthopedic/spine practice

• Support Staff: PAs, NPs, Physiatrist, Pain Anesthesiologist, RN

• Specialty Backup: Sports Medicine Physician and Foot & Ankle Specialist on staff

• Case Mix:

• Spine evaluations
• Whiplash and injury workups
• Basic orthopedic evaluations
• Fracture care experience helpful
• Patients being evaluated for possible surgery (surgery not performed in role)

• Procedures:

• Epidural injections
• Facet injections
• Cortisone injections
• Joint injections
• Spine evaluations and orthopedic workups

• Office Equipment:

• PACS imaging system
• C-arm access available
• No in-office plain film fluoroscopy

• Other Info:

• No Schedule II narcotics prescribed
• Local anesthetics such as lidocaine may be dispensed
• Ideal candidate holds both NC and SC licenses
• Client prefers providers local to Charlotte, NC or Charleston, SC area
• Surgery is not required for this role
• Images are commonly received weeks later and duplicate imaging is discouraged by attorneys

• Hospital Privileges Available: Not required

• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 1 week / ASAP credentialing available
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgeon with Spine Fellowship Required (No Exceptions)

• Active NC License: Preferred

• SC License: Highly preferred for South Carolina coverage

• DEA: Required for SC assignment

• Minimum Experience: Not specified

• Willing to License:

• Raleigh assignment: Yes
• South Carolina assignment: No