Hand/Upper Extremity Physician

Emory Physician Group Practices; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Physician Group Practices is seeking a Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established orthopedic team in Georgia. The role focuses on core hand and upper-extremity procedures with a busy anticipated volume and growth potential within a community-based practice.

The selected surgeon will perform tendon and nerve repairs, fracture fixation, and a broad range of procedures including carpal and cubital tunnel releases, trigger finger releases, and wrist arthroscopy.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.).
• Must hold a valid and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified preferred.
• Hold a valid DEA certificate without restriction.
• Experience in outpatient medical practice preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Perform tendon and nerve repair.
• Perform fracture fixation.
• Carpal and cubital tunnel release.
• Trigger finger release.
• Wrist arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction; deformity correction; and select shoulder/elbow procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

This position offers the opportunity to join Emory's orthopedic team as part of MGO and ESA in a collaborative, community-based practice. Due to strong patient demand, there is an immediate opportunity to build a busy, high-volume hand practice while expanding access to specialty care in the region.

Description

Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

Focus on core hand and upper extremity surgical procedures, with an anticipated volume of 500-600 hand procedures annually and significant growth potential.

You'll perform a broad range of procedures, including

• tendon and nerve repair
• fracture fixation
• carpal and cubital tunnel release
• trigger finger release
• thumb CMC arthroplasty
• wrist arthroscopy
• ligament reconstruction
• deformity correction
• selected shoulder and elbow procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.). Must hold a valid and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. Board Eligible or Board Certified preferred. Hold a valid DEA certificate without restriction. Experience in outpatient medical practice preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Must be computer literate.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.