We are seeking a Board-Certified,
Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide locum tenens coverage
at a Level II Trauma Center in Tacoma, Washington. This assignment offers a
balanced mix of trauma call and outpatient clinic coverage with strong advanced
practice provider support.
Assignment Details
- Duration:
6–9 months
- Coverage Needed:
Approximately 2 weeks per month
- Shift Type:
24-hour coverage
- Trauma Coverage:
24/7 ER coverage during assigned weeks
- APP Support:
Dedicated Physician Assistant support
Practice Setting
- Level II Trauma Center
- Emergency Department trauma coverage
- Outpatient orthopedic clinic (3 days per
month)
- Hospital-based orthopedic trauma service
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide full-spectrum orthopedic trauma
care
- Manage emergency orthopedic cases
through the ER
- Perform operative and non-operative
orthopedic trauma care
- Participate in outpatient clinic for
follow-up and continuity of care
- Collaborate closely with PAs, nursing
staff, and multidisciplinary trauma teams
Required Procedures &
Skills
- Full range of orthopedic trauma and
general orthopedic cases
- Excludes complex pelvic fracture cases
Technology
- EMR: EPIC
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma
Surgeon
- Active Washington State medical license
- BLS certification
- DEA registration
Tacoma is a vibrant Pacific
Northwest city offering waterfront living, access to Mount Rainier, and a
strong medical community just south of Seattle.
- Date Posted: 2026-02-04
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Location:
Tacoma, WA 98471
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