Hand Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-71691
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Lakewood, CO
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 20, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call coverage, 7a-7a
  
• Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
  
• Admissions: 5
  
• Case Mix: Hand injuries
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level I
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: None
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, emergency privileges available in 1-2 weeks
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days standard; emergency privileges 1-2 weeks
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Cover emergency department and transfer center calls for hand injuries; reimplantation not performed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Surgery of the Hand
  
• Licenses: Active CO License or Universal License (IMLC) with Letter of Qualification
  
• DEA: Active DEA (required for credentialing)
  
• Certifications: Board Certified, DEA
  
• Experience: Hand Surgery Fellowship required
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background; local/drive-in candidates preferred; must acknowledge EMR training requirements
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for hand surgery emergencies (7a-7a).
  
• Cover emergency department and transfer center calls for hand injuries.
  
• Manage acute hand injuries and conditions.
  
• Communicate with referring physicians and coordinate care.
  
• Document patient encounters and procedures in EPIC EMR.