Medical Director: Orthopedic Services - Uniontown, PA

WVUHS Medical Group; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Medical Director of Orthopedics to lead comprehensive orthopedic care in Uniontown. This role offers the opportunity to shape a robust orthopedic service line, focusing on quality, safety, and patient experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in orthopedic surgery, particularly in adult reconstructive surgery, and will work closely with a dynamic team to enhance clinical outcomes and expand services. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovative practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

Leadership opportunities

Academic collaboration

Qualifications

• Must have board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• 5+ years of clinical practice with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for orthopedic services.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership for service line optimization.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Leadership

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Quality Improvement

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery

Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

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Additional Job Description:

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a Medical Director of Orthopedics. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in the primary location of Uniontown, PA.

Position Summary:
The Medical Director of Orthopedics will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the orthopedic service line with a focus on comprehensive orthopedic care. This role encompasses patient care, program development, and quality improvement while fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in clinical outcomes. This position works as a dyad partner with the Orthopedics Service Line Director to oversee and expand services, including Upper Extremity, Interventional Pain, Total Joint, Sports Medicine, and Podiatry, while coordinating with the spine surgery team to ensure seamless care.

Duties:

Provide direct clinical care within their fellowship specialty area, such as adult reconstructive surgery or other orthopedic subspecialties. Experience in advanced reconstructive surgery is preferred. Serve as the primary physician leader for orthopedic providers, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and integration of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. Develop and expand comprehensive orthopedic services in collaboration with the Orthopedics Service Line Director, focusing on quality, safety, and patient experience. Collaborate with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for growth, financial planning, and service line optimization and delivery of effective and efficient orthopedic care. Engage with referring physicians, system partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships, improve regional reputation, and enhance referrals. Oversee recruitment, retention, and mentorship of orthopedic surgeons, APPs, and support staff to maintain a robust clinical team. Lead initiatives to improve key quality metrics, including complication rates, patient satisfaction, and postoperative recovery.

Qualifications:

MD or DO or foreign equivalent with board certification in Orthopedic Surgery. Fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery, total joint, or other orthopedic subspecialties is strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice with leadership experience in an orthopedic setting. Eligibility for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. All qualifications must be met at the time of the appointment

Preferred Skills:

Fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery or similar fellowship subspecialty training is preferred. Strong understanding of orthopedic value-based care models and surgical innovation. Experience working in a community hospital with ties to an academic medical center

Employment Details:

• Competitive compensation package with incentives based on program growth and clinical outcomes.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice insurance.
• Leadership and academic opportunities available through collaboration with WVU Medicine.
• Relocation assistance provided.

To apply online go to: http://wvumedicine.org/careers

For additional questions, please contact Sonya Petry, Senior Physician Recruiter & Talent Advisor, at [e-mail].

Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center:

8160 SMG Orthopaedics

Address:

500 W Berkeley StreetUniontownPennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.