Orthopaedic Hand & Soft Tissue Surgeon (M68229)

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a fellowship trained orthopaedic or plastic surgeon specializing in hand and extremity reconstruction. The role involves managing traumatic and oncologic injuries, conducting investigative work for publications, and engaging in teaching and mentoring for medical students. Candidates should hold a valid Virginia license and possess an MD or DO degree from an accredited program. A fellowship in Hand Surgery is desired but extensive experience in hand trauma may be acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Virginia medical license.
• Must possess an MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery Residency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and interventional management for hand and extremity reconstructive indications.
• Collaborate in investigative work leading to publications.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for students and fellow trainees.

Skills

Collaboration

Respect and professionalism

Teaching and mentoring

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited program

A valid Virginia medical license

Completed ACGME accredited Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery Residency

Job description

Overview

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at VCU Health System is recruiting a board certified or eligible hand fellowship trained orthopaedic or plastic surgeon with an interest in hand and extremity (upper and lower) orthoplastic reconstruction and microvascular free tissue transfer. The candidate will provide diagnostic and interventional management for a full spectrum of hand and extremity reconstructive indications. The emphasis of the practice will be on reconstruction of traumatic and oncologic musculoskeletal injuries and both traumatic and atraumatic conditions of the hand. Completion of an ACGME accredited Hand Fellowship is desired but not required if applicant has adequate experience in complex hand trauma.

The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate in investigative work that leads to publications in peer-reviewed journals and participate in both didactic and bedside teaching and mentoring activities for our medical students, residents, trauma and hand fellows. The position will be based at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, a level 1, tertiary trauma center.

Qualifications

• A valid Virginia medical license
• MD or DO degree (or equivalent degree) from an accredited program
• Completed an ACGME accredited Orthopaedic or Plastic Surgery Residency program
• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery
• Applicants\' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Hand Fellowship is desired but not required if applicant has adequate experience in complex hand trauma.