Locums Hand Surgery Physician 

We are seeking a Board-Certified Hand Surgery Physician for a locums opportunity in Lakewood, CO. This role provides 24-hour call coverage for a Level I Trauma Center, supporting emergency department and transfer center consultations for hand-related injuries.

Compensation:  $3200 Per Day

Schedule & Coverage

• Shift: 24-hour call coverage, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• On-Call Requirements: Yes
• Setting: Inpatient, Emergency Department, and Level I Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

• Provide call coverage for emergency department and transfer center consultations involving hand injuries.
• Evaluate and manage acute hand injuries requiring specialist care.
• Coordinate treatment recommendations and care with emergency department and inpatient teams.
• Determine appropriate management and transfer needs for hand surgery cases.
• Document consultations and treatment plans in Epic.
• Provide coverage for hand surgery emergencies; reimplantation procedures are not performed at this facility.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Hand Surgery or an applicable surgical specialty with hand surgery qualifications.
• Active Colorado medical license.
• Current DEA registration.