Job description
JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hancock, MI Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: Aug 18 – Dec 23, 2026 Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts, 7a-7a Call Type: Beeper Call Response Time: 20 minutes Reason for Coverage: Call Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by agency COVERAGE DATES Nov 25 (Orientation) Nov 26-30 Dec 18-24 PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: varies Admissions: 0-1 Rounding: Both Phone Consults: 0-5 Case Mix: Fractures, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level III EMR System: Medi.
Tech Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery Support Staff: Orthopedic PA, Surgical Staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required Arthroscopy Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee)) Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee) Preferred Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee) Tendon release/repair W/O Instrumentation Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Percutaneous disc surgeryJOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE Licenses: Universal License (IMLC) DEA: MI DEA required Duties & Responsibilities Provide on-call coverage for the Emergency Department at UP Health System Portage.
Respond to ED consults for orthopaedic cases including fractures, sports injuries, and general orthopaedics. Perform surgical procedures as needed, including arthroscopy, total joint replacement, and joint revision/repair. Collaborate with orthopaedic PAs and surgical staff. Participate in orientation and follow facility protocols.