Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington, IN

Ohioacc; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bloomington, Indiana, is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine to serve as the Chief Orthopedic Officer. This role will involve duties associated with Indiana University athletics, including game coverage and community orthopedic surgery. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and be poised to join a dynamic team with a significant patient base.

Benefits

Competitive salary guarantee

Production and quality bonuses available

Academic teaching opportunities

Qualifications

• Fellowship training required in orthopedic sports medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience preferred.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Orthopedic Officer and head team physician.
• Participate in a 1-in-9 general orthopedic call.
• Provide community-based orthopedic surgeries.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

Fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine

MD or DO with board certification

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:

1. The candidate will join a well-established, collegial, and collaborative practice and will be expected to participate in a 1-in-9 general orthopedic call (outside of football season).
2. Practice locations include a centrally located office building with 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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