Orthopedics Physician - Joplin Missouri

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Posted On: 06/17/2026

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Joplin, MO
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Friday 7am - Monday 7am
  
• 2 weekends per month
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Patient Demographics: Adult (100% adult emergency visits)
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Case Mix: General Orthopedics, Trauma
  

• Trauma Level: Level II
  
• EMR System: Epic
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

• Required:
  
  • Arthroscopy
    
  • Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee
    
  • Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee)
    
  • Hand (Tendon release/repair)
    

• Board: Board Eligible
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MO or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  
• Experience: Level 2 trauma experience preferred
  

• Provide in-house call coverage for orthopedic trauma on weekends (Friday 7am - Monday 7am)
  
• Manage general and trauma orthopedic cases in a Level II trauma center
  
• Round on assigned patients
  
• Perform required orthopedic procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacements, and fracture care
  
• Collaborate with the trauma team and utilize Epic EMR for documentation
  

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