Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Meridian, ID

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 420,000 - 620,000; 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 in Idaho seeks an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our fast-paced multispecialty clinic. You will directly manage hand patients, perform in-office procedures, injections, casting, and pre-/post-operative care, with access to a Level 2 trauma facility for hand and general orthopedic cases.

The candidate will join an established team of surgeons and APPs; requirements include MD/DO, ACGME orthopedic residency, hand fellowship, and Idaho licensure with DEA.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of an ACGME orthopedic residency.
• ABOS or AOBOS board certification, or eligibility within 3 years.
• Hand Fellowship with experience in complex hand trauma.
• Idaho medical licensure and privileges at SARMC and affiliated hospitals; DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage orthopedic hand patients with exams, in-office procedures, injections, casting, and follow-ups.
• Order, interpret labs and imaging; develop and adjust treatment plans.
• Pre-operative history and physicals and coordinate surgical interventions.
• On-call responsibilities with Level 2 trauma facility hand and general ortho call (7 days/month).

Skills

Hand trauma management

Assessment skills

Clinical skills

Problem solving

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME orthopedic residency

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)