Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Meridian, ID

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

PTO & CME Allocation

Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement (403b)

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) in Idaho is seeking an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our multispecialty system in a growing community. You will manage hand patients, perform in-office procedures, and participate in surgical interventions and post-operative care.

The successful candidate will join a team of surgeons and APPs, cover a Level 2 Trauma Facility, and participate in a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; board-eligible or board-certified in orthopedics.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program.
• Hand fellowship completed or in progress with emphasis on hand trauma.
• Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC and affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the orthopedic hand patient, including exams, in-office procedures, and post-operative follow-up.
• Perform in-office procedures and multiple joint injections; casting/bracing.
• Pre-operative history and physicals and surgical intervention when indicated.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic data; prescribe medications; develop treatment plans.
• Participate in call responsibilities with Level 2 Trauma Facility Hand and General Orthopedics.

Skills

Hand surgery

Orthopedic trauma

Patient care

Education

MD or DO

ACGME orthopedic residency

ABOS/AOBOS board certification

Hand fellowship

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group that has an excellent opportunity for an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our fast paced clinic in a growing community.

Responsibilities include management of the orthopedic hand patient. This involves direct management of the patient including, but not limited to, the following: exams, in office procedures, multiple joint injections, casting/bracing, pre-operative history and physicals, surgical intervention, post-operative follow up, and management of both acute conditions as well as chronic non-surgical conditions. The orthopedic surgeon would be responsible for ordering, interpreting and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic data, prescribing medications, and developing a treatment plan. Additionally, call responsibilities will require regular involvement with the leading level 2 trauma facility in Idaho for general orthopedic and hand trauma. The working schedule is Monday - Friday with a call requirement of 7 days per month covering Level 2 Trauma Facility Hand and General Ortho call.

The qualified candidate will exude passion about orthopedic health issues and demonstrate evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Support

New Surgeon will join an established team of 7 orthopedic surgeons, 2 non-operative sports medicine physicians, multiple podiatrists, and a full cadre of APPs covering general orthopedics, sports medicine, foot & ankle, hand and orthopedic spine surgery. They currently cover 4 clinic locations, 2 Hospitals, and are involved in an ASC.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program.
• Board certification through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment.
• Completion of a Hand Fellowship with keen ability to treat and manage complex hand trauma
• Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed; valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

Saint Alphonsus offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b)