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WPA Medicine Staffing

Orthopedics Physician. Job in Cottonwood Gr8Jobs

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Cottonwood, AZ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/16/2026

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What they do

An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$107,422 / year median in Arizona

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Job Description

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Needed Arizona Locum Tenens August 2026 Start WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Physician for locum tenens call coverage beginning in August 2026. This opportunity supports adult orthopedic services and offers ongoing weekend call coverage with a low-volume call burden and expedited credentialing process. Assignment Highlights

Start:

August 2026

Coverage Type:

Locum Tenens

Commitment:

Approximately 1 weekend/block per month

Schedule:

24-Hour Call Coverage Only

Setting:

Hospital-Based Orthopedic Surgery Services

Onsite Requirement:

Yes, as needed for call response

Credentialing Timeframe:

Approximately 3 Weeks This assignment is ideal for an orthopedic surgeon seeking supplemental call coverage with a manageable patient volume. Providers will cover orthopedic consults, admissions, and surgical cases as needed while supporting adult patients only.

Current coverage needs include:

August 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM August 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
September 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM October 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM Clinical responsibilities include evaluating new orthopedic consults, managing inpatient orthopedic needs, and performing surgical interventions when necessary.

Average surgical volume is approximately two cases per day, with an average of six new consults daily. Overnight call demands are generally minimal, particularly after 10:00 PM. Requirements

BC/BE Orthopedic Surgery
BLS Certification Required
Active Arizona License or IMLC/Letter of Qualification (LOQ) accepted
Experience managing adult orthopedic patients Practice Environment
Adult patient population only
Average of 2 surgical cases per day
Average of 6 new consults per day
Minimal overnight call burden

EMR:

Epic Why WPA WPA Medicine Staffing is a physician-owned staffing firm dedicated to connecting physicians with premier locum tenens opportunities nationwide. Our experienced team provides personalized support throughout credentialing, travel coordination, and assignment management, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.