Outpatient Orthopedic Physician (1099, Locum Tenens)

Chenega

2 months ago

Wewoka, Oklahoma$185-190/hrContractOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Chenega Corporation as a Outpatient Orthopedic Physician (1099, Locum Tenens) in United States. Summary Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for an Orthopedic Physician in support of the Wewoka Indian Health Center.

Key Responsibilities

Joint injections (knee, shoulder, hand, etc.

) Fluid aspiration of joints Casting General examinations, diagnosis, and treatment plans with recommendations for all patients seen.

Full utilization of the RPMS Electronic Health Record (EHR) and notification systems to communicate with the nursing and medical providers at the Wewoka Service Unit.

The notification system is set up to provide a continuity of care for the patients.

Requirements

00/Hr. Up to USD $190.00/Hr.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $185 - $190/hr

Malpractice insurance covered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Contract position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Chenega Corporation in United States.

Key Skills

Joint InjectionsFluid AspirationCastingGeneral ExaminationsDiagnosisTreatment PlansRPMS Electronic Health Record (EHR)DocumentationConsultative ReportsJoint Commission Standard Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Outpatient Orthopedic Physician (1099, Locum Tenens) position at Chenega includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Chenega is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Chenega lists compensation for this physician position at $185k to $190k annually.

This is approximately 63% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $190000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wewoka, Oklahoma.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($185k–$190k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Joint Injections, Fluid Aspiration, Casting, General Examinations, Diagnosis, Treatment Plans, RPMS Electronic Health Record (EHR), Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Orthopedic Physician will perform outpatient duties including joint injections, fluid aspiration, casting, general examinations, diagnosis, and developing treatment plans for patients at the Wewoka Service Unit. Responsibilities also involve full utilization of the RPMS EHR for documentation and...

Benefits package: Medical Malpractice Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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