Hand/Upper Extremity Physician

AOIA; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon to join a collaborative, community-based orthopedic team in Georgia. With strong patient demand, the role offers an opportunity to build a busy hand service while expanding access to specialty care in the region.

You will focus on core hand and upper-extremity procedures and perform a broad range of surgeries, contributing to growth in a high-volume practice.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• License to practice medicine in Georgia (unrestricted).
• DEA certificate without restriction.
• Board eligible or board certified preferred.
• Experience in outpatient medical practice preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Focus on core hand and upper extremity surgical procedures.
• Perform a broad range of surgeries including tendon/nerve repair, fracture fixation, carpal/cubital tunnel releases, trigger finger release, thumb CMC arthroplasty, wrist arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction and selected shoulder/elbow procedures.
• Contribute to growth of a high-volume hand practice in the region.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

MD/DO required

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, and 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 note that one week's advance notice is preferred.