Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington, IN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indiana seeks a Chief Orthopedic Officer specializing in Sports Medicine. The role involves community orthopedic surgery and responsibilities within athletics, including game coverage and training support. Competitive salary guarantee with production and quality bonuses is available, making this position ideal for candidates with fellowship training and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine and experience with high-level athletic departments required.
• A minimum of 5 years post-graduate practice experience preferred, but new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Orthopedic Officer for Indiana's NCAA Division 1 Big Ten Athletic Department.
• Participate in community-based orthopedic surgery and athletics duties including game coverage.
• 1-in-9 general orthopedic call outside of football season.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Team Collaboration

Teaching

Patient Care

Education

Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine

MD/DO degree

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Sports Medicine to serve as Chief Orthopedic Officer (head team physician) for Indiana University's NCAA Division 1 Big Ten Athletic Department. The candidate will join an established Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine division comprised of 7 sub-specialty surgeons, 2 general orthopedic surgeons, 5 primary care sports medicine physicians, and 14 advanced practice providers at their Bloomington, Indiana practice location. The division is part of a 5000+ provider state-wide multi-specialty employed physician group with a large referral base. The position will include a combination of community-based orthopedic surgery and duties associated with Indiana University athletics, including game coverage, training rooms, and travel.

Position Details:

• The candidate will join a well-established, collegial, and collaborative practice and will be expected to participate in 1-in-9 general orthopedic call (outside of football season).
• Practice locations include a centrally located office building for all providers, including an in-house 12-provider physical therapy department, a recently renovated surgery center with 6 OR suites, and a new state-of-the-art hospital and education facility costing $557 million.
• Academic teaching opportunities are available but not required.
• Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine and prior experience caring for a high-level athletic department or professional team are required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply and will be considered, but the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate practice experience.
• A competitive 2-year salary guarantee with additional production and quality bonuses is available for qualified candidates.
• The position is open immediately.

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