Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / Kentucky / Locum tenens / Licensure: Active Kentucky (KY) State License in hand (Required). Job

Start Date: May 11, 2026 (Ongoing monthly coverage).Initial Block: May 11 (7:00 AM) May 18 (7:00 AM).

Schedule: 24-hour call coverage.

Clinic Duties: Wednesdays.

Setting: Hospital, Surgery Center, and Clinic. Support Staff: CMA in clinic; full OR staff at the hospitals.

EMR: EPIC.Clinical Scope & VolumeThe surgeon will manage general orthopedic cases, including trauma-related fractures and injuries, across two regional hospitals. Average Daily Volume: 1015 patients per day. Consults: 1015 consults per day (Hospitalists handle primary admissions).Average Callback: Varies between 46 hours of patient contact. Required Procedures: General Orthopedic procedures, fracture management, and acute injury repair.

Provider Requirements: Board Status: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery (Required).

Licensure: Active Kentucky (KY) State License in hand (Required).

Certifications: BLS and DEA required for credentialing.

Background: 100% Clean Background/Malpractice (Required for emergency privileges).Training: Completion of required Residency and/or Fellowship. Commitment: Must be available for the full stretch of initial dates.

Credentialing Information: Timeframe: 30 days for standard privileges.

Requirements: Copy of degrees, Photo ID, current KY license, and current DEA.About WhiteCoat Locums:- Physician owned and led agency- Highest-Pay rates on the market- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail- 100% transparency