Orthopedic Surgeon

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 585,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking an experienced physician for orthopedic surgery to provide comprehensive patient care, supervise staff, and contribute to program operations. The role requires medical degree, completed residency, and an active NYS license, with board certification or eligibility in the specialty.

The position is full-time with a 1.0 FTE schedule, shift days, and competitive pay range aligned to experience and expertise.

Qualifications

• MD or DO and residency completed.
• Current NYS license to practice medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in the specified medical specialty (if applicable).
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care including examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment.
• Prescribes medications and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refers patients to specialists and care resources.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents.
• May manage daily operations of a medical program or unit.
• Directs and coordinates patient care with nursing and support staff.
• Adheres to policies, quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Participates in health promotion and education programs.
• Performs related duties as directed.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Medical degree (M.D./D.O.)

Residency completed

Board certified or board eligible

Job description

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice, or for a specified patient population

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care resources as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or other function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established organizational, departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs related duties as directed or indicated.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current NYS Certification/Licensure
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Department MG - SPEC - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.50

FTE 1.0

Work Schedule PHYSICIAN

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range 585,000 - 850,000