Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for Community Care

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Board-Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time, hospital-employed position focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care to the Charles County community.

We are looking for a skilled, collaborative surgeon who is passionate about community care and helping grow a sustainable, high-functioning orthopedic service line within a supportive hospital

Qualifications

• MD license in Maryland required.
• Board Certification in practicing specialty required.
• DEA or similar Narcotics and Controlled Substances Certification required.
• Appropriate clinical privileges at a UMMS affiliated acute care facility if applicable.
• Meets minimum CME requirements for licensure and board certification.
• 2+ years of experience as an Orthopedic MD.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, efficient, cost-effective, and compassionate care to assigned patients.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation of all patient services.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs.
• Supervise administrative responsibilities of non-physician team members.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HR, billing, coding, and training standards.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines (OSHA, CLIA, labor laws, etc.).
• Collaborate on budget planning and review practice expenditures.
• Uphold the written goals and objectives of UM Charles Regional.
• Promote a courteous, respectful atmosphere and enhance patient satisfaction and hospital reputation.
• Represent the practice in the community through speaking engagements, volunteerism, and outreach efforts.
• Work cooperatively with hospital administration to adapt scheduling or practice style as needed to improve patient access and satisfaction.
• Engage in disease management programs and population health efforts to drive better outcomes.

Job description

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Board-Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time, hospital-employed position focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care to the Charles County community.

We are looking for a skilled, collaborative surgeon who is passionate about community care and helping grow a sustainable, high-functioning orthopedic service line within a supportive hospital