Surgery - General Physician

Company: Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens
Location: Joplin
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Orthopedic Surgery Locums Job in Missouri Call Only Beginning August 1 - Ongoing Assignment

Coverage Details
In-house call: Friday 7am to Monday 7am
Call response time required: 30 minutes
Call is for unassigned patients
Two weekends per month ongoing

Requirements
Board certified or board eligible
Licensed in MO or IMLC
ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS
Level 2 experience acceptable in lieu of trauma fellowship

Required Procedures / Skills
Arthroscopy
Total joint replacement
Hip
Knee
Other (excludes hip and knee)
Joint revision or repair
Shoulder
Hip
Knee
Tendon release/repair
Hand

Assignment Details
General and trauma ortho cases with approximately 8 hours of patient-facing time per day
In-house call coverage for Level II orthopedic trauma call
8 hours of total patient facing time per day
No designated trauma ORs, but 7am daily block available
Admissions required
Trauma level: 2
PEDs level: 2
Approximately 40,000 adult emergency visits annually
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days
EMR: Epic

The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.
Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.

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Jordyn Waller
Recruiting Consultant

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