Orthopedics - Trauma Physician

Job Title / Specialty

• Orthopedic Surgery (Orthopedic Trauma)

Location

• Rapid City, South Dakota

Start Date / Coverage Need

• Target Start Date: July + ongoing need
• Bench coverage needed intermittently (a few days at a time)

Facility Type / Trauma Level

• Level II Trauma Center

Schedule / Shift Details

• 24-hour out-of-house call
• 7a 7a shifts
• 2 5+ shifts per month (ongoing coverage)

Procedures / Case Mix

• Full orthopedic trauma coverage
• Pelvis and acetabulum cases required
• Bread-and-butter hand injuries
• Trauma and emergency orthopedic surgery
• Mix of call + clinic coverage

Licensure Requirements

• South Dakota Medical License
• DEA License
• Controlled Substance License

Board Certification / Training Requirements

• Board Certified
• Orthopedic Trauma fellowship-trained (required)

Privileges Timeline

• Estimated days for credentialing

Temp / Emergency Privileges

• Available (clean file required)
• No malpractice history permitted for approval

Support Staff

• APP support available 24/7

Reason for Coverage

• Filling gaps in orthopedic surgery coverage

Duration

• Ongoing need

Additional Requirements

• Clean candidate file required

Rate

• $3,500 per 24-hour shift