AI summary
Locum tenens Orthopedic Surgeon role in Carlsbad, New Mexico, covering clinic, OR, and call with a busy practice. The opportunity is staffed via Weatherby Healthcare, a nationwide locum tenens provider. Standout perk: paid malpractice plus pre-paid travel and housing.
Key skills
Orthopedic surgeryArthroscopyTotal joint replacementClinic patient management (20–25 patients/day)Operating room coverageOn-call coverageLocum tenens practiceTime entry via online portal
Salary not listed — compensation is described as competitive, but no specific rate is provided.
You'll thrive here if you’re a flexible ortho surgeon comfortable with a high-volume clinic plus OR and call coverage, with arthroscopy and total joints in your skillset.
Why apply
- Pre-paid travel and housing
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Full clinic and anesthesia support
If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details.
7 - 14 days per month schedule 20 - 25 patients per day in clinic Clinic, OR, and call setting Full clinic staff and anesthesia support Arthroscopy and total joint replacement preferred Busy practice with strong overtime potential 7 on / 7 off model available Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses Assignment details and time entry in online portal Competitive compensation 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant Charter member of NALTO
" Since 1995,
Weatherby Healthcare
has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at
7 - 14 days per month schedule 20 - 25 patients per day in clinic Clinic, OR, and call setting Full clinic staff and anesthesia support Arthroscopy and total joint replacement preferred Busy practice with strong overtime potential 7 on / 7 off model available Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses Assignment details and time entry in online portal Competitive compensation 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant Charter member of NALTO
" Since 1995,
Weatherby Healthcare
has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at