Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 450,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Research infrastructure and grant/wrap

2 weeks CME

Free parking

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is recruiting an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to lead the Foot and Ankle Division in Baltimore County, MD. The role includes education of residents/fellows and participation in clinical research within a top orthopedic program.

The position offers a competitive base salary, full benefits, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across sports, trauma, and pediatrics. Four days of call per month are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of Foot & Ankle Fellowship.
• Ability to obtain Maryland Medical License without restrictions.
• Current DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build the Foot and Ankle Division within a major orthopedic institute.
• Engage in resident and fellow education with didactic and clinical teaching.
• Support research efforts with infrastructure for grants and publications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across sports, trauma, spine, and pediatrics.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Foot & Ankle Fellowship

Maryland Medical License

Job description

LifeBridge Health is a $2B+, 13,000 team member healthcare system that Cares Bravely for over 1 million patients annually throughout Maryland. We are comprised of 5 main healthcare centers: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center and many surrounding specialty and primary care practices.

The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) at LifeBridge Health is actively recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our renowned team in Baltimore County, Maryland. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow the Foot and Ankle Division, engage in resident and fellow education, and contribute to high-impact clinical research at one of the country's top orthopedic programs.

Position Highlights

• Build and lead a comprehensive Foot and Ankle Division within a nationally recognized orthopedic institute.
• Academic involvement: Work directly with orthopedic surgery residents and engage in didactic and clinical teaching.
• Research support: Access to dedicated research infrastructure with opportunities for grant writing, clinical studies, and publications.
• Competitive salary and productivity incentives, along with a full benefits package.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across sports, trauma, total joint, spine, and pediatrics.
• Four days of required call per month, with opportunity for additional call.

Why Join RIAO?

• The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics is home to some of the world's most renowned orthopedic surgeons who provide state-of-the-art orthopedic treatment for both children and adults.
• More than 250 professionals perform approximately 5,000 orthopedic procedures and conducts more than 50,000 office visits annually.
• The RIAO is home to an ACGME-accredited orthopedic surgery residency and multiple fellowship programs. Faculty are deeply involved in education and surgical training, with weekly didactics, journal clubs, case conferences, and intraoperative teaching.
• Radiology onsite and physical therapy across the hall.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of Foot & Ankle Fellowship
• Ability to successfully obtain Maryland Medical License without restrictions
• Current DEA license
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Passion for education, program building, and clinical excellence

Living in Baltimore

LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance to wonderful cultural richness and diversity. Baltimore has something for everyone from the bustle of downtown to quaint area suburbs all within a short commute to our hospitals. It is also easy to hop on a train and be anywhere from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, or to New York City in no time. We enjoy a wide range of options for outdoor fun, including the beaches of the Eastern Shore, the rapids of Appalachian Western Maryland, the ski slopes of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and the beauty of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay.

Benefits

This opportunity offers many perks including full benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), free parking, 403(b) retirement plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, fully stocked Physician lounge, 2 weeks CME, and Life Insurance.

This role offers a competitive guaranteed base salary of $450-500K. The base salary is dependent on specialty, board certification & experience, with opportunity for incremental compensation through wRVU production and potentially quality incentives.