Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Syracuse, NY
Job Description
Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Syracuse, NY
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 60 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery MD in Syracuse, New York, 13203!
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon for a dynamic 60-day assignment in New York, starting May 1, 2026. This role requires coverage for 24-hour shifts, focusing on a broad spectrum of orthopedic procedures across joints, ankle and foot, shoulder, bone, hand and wrist, elbow, and knee, providing essential care for our client's patients.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic care, including but not limited to:
- Joint Procedures:
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Dislocation
- Joint Pain
- Joint Swelling or Inflammation
- Ligament Tears
- Ankle & Foot Procedures:
- Heel Pain
- Fractures
- Foot and Ankle Deformities
- Shoulder Procedures:
- Separation
- Torn Labrum
- SLAP tears
- Fractures
- Impingement Syndrome
- Loose or Foreign Bodies
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Dislocation
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Bone Procedures:
- Bone Deformities
- Bone Infections
- Fractures
- Hand & Wrist Procedures:
- Fractures
- Joint Pain
- Arthritis
- Tendon or Ligament Injury
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Elbow Procedures:
- Pain
- Fractures
- Arthritis
- Dislocation or Separation
- Ligament Sprains or Tears
- Loose or Foreign Bodies
- Knee Procedures:
- Cartilage and Meniscus Injuries
- Dislocation of the Kneecap (Patella)
- Ligament Sprains or Tears (Anterior Cruciate, Posterior Cruciate, Medial Collateral, and Lateral Collateral Ligament Tears)
- Meniscus Injuries
- Loose or Foreign Bodies
- Pain
- Tendinitis
- Fractures
Additional Information
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
- EMR: Epic
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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