Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington, IN

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to become the Chief Orthopedic Officer for Indiana University's NCAA Division I Big Ten Athletic Department. The role includes community-based orthopedic surgery and responsibilities related to athletics, with opportunities for clinical and academic engagement within a collaborative practice.

Benefits

Competitive 2-year salary guarantee

Additional production and quality bonuses

Academic teaching opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate practice experience required.
• Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine needed.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Orthopedic Officer and head team physician.
• Provide community-based orthopedic surgery.
• Manage duties associated with Indiana University athletics.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Team Physician Experience

Patient Care

Education

Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Medical Doctor 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 I 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 statewide 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:

1. The candidate will be joining a well-established, collegial, and collaborative practice and will be expected to participate in 1-in-9 general orthopedic call (outside of football season).
2. 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.
3. Academic teaching opportunities are available but not required.
4. Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine and prior experience caring for a high-level athletic department or professional team are required.
5. New graduates are welcome to apply and will be considered, but the ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years post-graduate practice experience.
6. A competitive 2-year salary guarantee with additional production and quality bonuses is available for qualified candidates.
7. The position is open immediately.

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