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Pediatric - Orthosurgery Physician

WhiteCoat Locums Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Syracuse, NY Temporary Orthopedic Surgeon

At a glance

Orthopedic Surgeon role posted by WhiteCoat Locums, a recruiter. Syracuse, NY · temporary.

Pay in listing Orthopedic Surgeon salary

RoleOrthopedic Surgeon
LocationSyracuse, NY
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.

What you'll do

  • Cover inpatient orthopedic services and surgical cases during the assignment
  • Take 24-hour call and respond to callback needs
  • Perform orthopedic procedures involving joints, fractures, and conditions affecting the shoulder, hand, knee and other areas
  • Use the on-site lab, X-ray and Epic EMR alongside the orthopedic physicians present

What you bring

  • Board certification in orthopedic surgery
  • An active New York license
  • Current BLS and ACLS
  • A self-query NPDB completed within the same month

Who this fits

This locum tenens role suits a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who can provide inpatient and OR coverage. The assignment runs from May 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026, with 24-hour call and an average of 4-10 patients per day.

From the recruiter

A hospital is seeking a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage to support inpatient and surgical services. Compensation: 24-hour call: /24 hours, Callback: up to $350-450/hr Position Details Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Practice Setting: Inpatient / OR Coverage Type: Locum Tenens Dates of Coverage: May 1, 2026 September 1, 2026 Reason for Coverage: Building team / loss of coverage Schedule & Volume 100% inpatient Average 4-10 patients per day Average 4 10 call patients per day Practice Environment 5 physicians in the group Other orthopedic physicians will be present during assignment On-site: Lab X-ray EMR - Epic Credentialing - Estimated timeframe: days Procedures Must be able to perform a wide range of orthopedic procedures including: Joint conditions (arthritis, bursitis, dislocations, ligament tears, inflammation) Ankle & foot (fractures, heel pain, deformities) Shoulder (rotator cuff, labrum/SLAP tears, fractures, dislocations, impingement) Bone (fractures, infections, deformities) Hand & wrist (fractures, tendon/ligament injuries, carpal tunnel, arthritis) Elbow (fractures, arthritis, ligament injuries, dislocations) Knee (meniscus/cartilage injuries, ligament tears, patella dislocations, fractures, tendinitis) Requirements: Board Certified required Active New York license required BLS & ACLS required Self-Query NPDB (within same month) required About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency