Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension plan

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas seeks an Accredited Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to deliver expert care. This At-Will academic medical center role combines clinical leadership with advanced spinal procedures and aftercare coordination.

You will diagnose, treat, and oversee patient rehabilitation, collaborate with subspecialists, and participate in teaching and research within Nevada's Magnet-recognized institution.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school and 3 years of orthopedic surgical practice.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship in Orthopedic Spine preferred.
• Licensing in Nevada and related certifications as required by state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients needing orthopedic procedures (spine focus) including scoliosis, dislocations, fractures.
• Consult with patients, discuss options, perform procedures and oversee aftercare.
• Coordinate with other specialists and supervise rehabilitation plans.
• Participate in academic activities and teaching within the medical center.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical procedures

Patient communication

Team leadership

Education

Medical degree from accredited school

Orthopedic Residency

Orthopedic Spine Fellowship

Board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN ( NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

*Accredited Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon*

This position is considered At-Will and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO.

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
UMC is home to Nevada's ONLYNonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRSTand ONLYMagnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for treating patients who require specialist orthopedic procedures to remedy conditions, such as scoliosis, dislocations and fractures, and damage to tendons, muscles, and ligaments. The surgeon consults with patients, discusses treatment options, treats patients, oversees aftercare and physical therapy, and coordinates with other specialists, when necessary.

Education/Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and three (3) years of clinical practice experience in orthopedic surgery and/or asub-specialty, such as sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow region, trauma, or pediatrics. Board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the State of Nevada. State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Some positions may require one or more of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS – accepted by the American Red Cross); Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

• Board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
• Successful completion of a recognized Orthopedic Residency.
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthopedic Spine Fellowship.
• Strong academic interest and experience preferred.

Knowledge of: Human anatomy; adult and pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standard; related outside agencies, their services, roles and responsibilities to contact them to appropriate needed information for patient referrals; principles and practices of medical care; quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.

Skill in: Performing various surgical procedures to repair, salvage, or replace bones and joints, reconnect nerves, among others, in order to improve musculoskeletal health; effective provision of medical care; assessing and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care provided through the use of hospital QI program; ensuring that services are appropriate for meeting patient’s medical, social and emotional needs, consistent with sound health care resource allocation practices; developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures; applying leadership techniques; making effective decisions under stress and emergency circumstances; developing care plans; solving problems; communicating with a wide variety people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Mobility to work standing in the same place, performing a surgery for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.