Job Summary
Specializes in the emergency diagnosis, surgical fixation, and reconstruction of severe musculoskeletal injuries, including high-energy fractures, pelvic/acetabular trauma, polytrauma, nonunions, and malunions.
Key Responsibilities
- Surgical Care: Perform emergency and elective surgeries (ORIF, external fixation, intramedullary nailing, pelvic/acetabular reconstruction).
- Trauma Call: Provide coverage for emergency rooms and trauma bays, treating limb-threatening emergencies (compartment syndrome, open fractures, vascular injury).
- Patient Management: Direct inpatient rounding, ICU consultations, and outpatient follow-up care to optimize bone healing and rehabilitation.
- Collaboration: Coordinate surgical timing and recovery plans with general trauma, neurosurgery, vascular, and critical care teams.
- Compliance & Quality: Maintain clinical documentation, participate in Trauma Quality Improvement (QI) and M&M conferences, and mentor residents/fellows (if academic).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Training: Accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency + Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.
- Licensure & Certification:
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS/AOBOS).
- Current ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification.
We offer full time employee benefits including:
- Competitive Compensation
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
- $5,000/ yr BERA Allowance
- Malpractice Coverage
- Back end support including billing, credentialing, payroll and clinic management.
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