Locum | Physician Orthopedic Surgery

Company: CompHealth
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Locum | Physician Orthopedic Surgery at CompHealth summary: Locum tenens orthopedic surgeon position covering clinics and OR with a 7-on/7-off schedule, typically 3 clinic days and 2 OR days, seeing ~20–25 clinic patients per day and taking call every other week. Role requires certifications (ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS), arthroscopy and total joint replacement experience preferred, and offers negotiated pay, weekly deposits, arranged travel/housing, and malpractice coverage through a staffing agency. Agency handles credentialing, privileging, logistics, and provides an online portal and recruiter support. CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your champion, you can achieve more success with less worry. No other agency has our capabilities and scale, which allows us to deliver on the details that matter to you. 7 on 7 off schedule with 3 clinic days, 2 OR days 20-25 patients per day in clinic, 3 per shift ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS certifications required Arthroscopy and total joint replacement preferred Call coverage every other week Minimal call back per call shift We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage We simplify the credentialing and privileging process Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Please reach out to your consultant for more information. Keywords: locum tenens orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery locum, arthroscopy, total joint replacement, ABLS ACLS ATLS BLS PALS, temporary physician jobs, medical staffing agency, credentialing and privileging, travel and housing provided

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