Predictable Orthopedic Surgery Coverage, 24/7/365
For hospitals in rural regions of the U.S., it’s even more important. It’s often difficult to recruit orthopedic surgical talent to these areas, which are hours away from a populous metropolitan area, but may be the only option within driving distance for tens of thousands of patients.
But there’s no need for these facilities to rely on costly, erratic traditional locum tenens models. A Surgicalist orthopedic team ensures:
- 24/7/365 surgical coverage from physicians embedded in your community
- Greater OR utilization and surgical access
- Reduction in patient outmigration
- Increased revenue from increased service capability
- Expanded access to critical care for communities of every size
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Benefits Of The Fractional Model
- Eliminate the cost and burden of in-house recruitment
- Access to a wider pool of candidates
- More easily recruit and retain surgeons
- Mix and match sub-specialties to build community centers of excellence
- Full-service program management (schedules, personnel, logistics)
- Credentialing, licensing, and compliance handled
- Rapid launch with pre-built infrastructure
- Clinical set-up and marketing support
- 100% alignment with hospital goals and clinical objectives
- Continuous quality metric tracking and KPI dashboards
- Embedded leadership support and accountability
- Continuous feedback loop to refine strategy and report on results
Fractional Orthopedic Surgical Staffing FAQs
How does Synergy's orthopedic team provide 24/7/365 coverage?
Synergy deploys a dedicated team of orthopedic surgeons who become embedded in your community, rotating schedules to ensure continuous coverage every day of the year. Unlike single providers who need time off or traditional locum arrangements with gaps, our team-based approach guarantees someone is always available for emergencies, scheduled procedures, and patient care without interruption.
Why is orthopedic surgery coverage particularly critical for rural hospitals?
Orthopedic surgery is essential to a hospital’s operations and revenue, especially for facilities serving as the only option within driving distance for tens of thousands of patients. Without consistent coverage, rural hospitals must turn away patients with fractures, joint injuries, and other orthopedic emergencies, forcing them to travel hours for care that should be available locally.
What does "embedded in your community" mean for Synergy's orthopedic surgeons?
Synergy’s orthopedic surgeons live and work in your community for extended periods, becoming integrated members of your clinical team rather than temporary visitors. They learn your facility’s systems and culture, build relationships with staff and patients, and provide the consistency and accountability that comes with being truly present rather than just passing through.
How does reliable orthopedic coverage impact OR utilization?
Consistent orthopedic staffing allows you to maximize operating room capacity by reducing cancellations, scheduling more elective procedures, and handling emergency cases without disruption. This increased utilization translates directly to higher revenue while also reducing patient wait times and improving satisfaction. Facilities often see significant growth in surgical volume once predictable coverage is established.
What happens to orthopedic patients when hospitals lack consistent coverage?
Without reliable orthopedic surgeons, hospitals must divert patients to facilities hours away, sometimes across state lines. This patient outmigration means lost revenue for your hospital, but more importantly, it creates hardship for patients and families who must travel long distances for fracture care, joint replacements, sports injuries, and emergency orthopedic trauma that could be treated locally with proper staffing.
