ORTHOPEDIC HAND SURGEON

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 855,000 - 1,045,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Hand Surgery to join SOMC Orthopedic Associates. This hospital-employed position offers leadership of a dedicated hand surgery service within an established orthopedic group supported by a strong regional referral network.

Clinical hours are Mon–Thu 8:00–16:30 and Fri 8:00–11:30 with no evening or weekend office hours and a 1:4 call schedule.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Hand Surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hand surgery service within SOMC Orthopedic Associates.
• Participate in general orthopedic and community trauma care.
• Manage clinic and hospital procedures with a 1:4 call.
• Maintain hospital- and clinic-based practice with no evening or weekend office hours.

Skills

Hand surgery

Board certification status

Education

Hand Surgery Fellowship

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Hand Surgery to join SOMC Orthopedic Associates in Portsmouth, Ohio. This hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to lead and grow a dedicated hand surgery service within an established orthopedic group supported by a strong regional referral network.

Practice Highlights

• Hospital-employed position with SOMC Orthopedic Associates
• Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• No evening or weekend office hours
• 1:4 call schedule
• Six-provider group supported by eight clinical staff members, four front-office staff members, two surgery schedulers, radiology, and athletic training support
• Typical clinic volume of 25-40 patients per day
• Approximately 4-8 surgical procedures per day in the hospital
• Office capabilities include X-ray, casting, injections, aspirations, and pin removal

Hand Surgery Opportunity

Current services and growth opportunities include:

• Carpal and cubital tunnel release
• Management of compression neuropathies
• Soft-tissue mass excision
• Thumb CMC arthroplasty
• Hand and wrist fracture care
• Opportunities to expand into flexor tendon repair, Dupuytren's contracture management, and ligamentous wrist repair
• Participation in general orthopedic and community trauma care based on training and interest

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $950,439
• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• Medical school loan repayment up to $200,000
• Residency or fellowship stipend up to $25,000
• $10,000 in relocation assistance
• Performance incentives up to 10% of salary
• 29 paid time off days, with five additional days available for achieving the 75th percentile of wRVUs
• Five CME days and up to $5,000 for CME, books, and journals
• Malpractice coverage, health insurance, and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of fellowship training in Hand Surgery

Contact Information

Ashley Musser
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