Orthopedic Surgeon

Mohawk Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 585,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon to provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care within a defined specialty area for a specified patient population. The role includes supervising medical students and residents and coordinating with nursing staff.

The position requires NYS licensure, board certification or eligibility in the orthopedic specialty, and adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of residency and internship.
• Experience directly related to the duties, including residency in a related specialty.
• Knowledge of legal/ethical standards for medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals/students.
• Knowledge of drugs and dosing; ability to instruct patients.
• Ability to develop/present educational programs/workshops.
• Knowledge of current medical evaluation/diagnosis/treatment principles in area of expertise.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of accreditation/certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms/progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant resources as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities.
• May manage daily operations of a medical program or unit.
• Directs and coordinates patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
• Follows policies, quality/safety, and infection control standards.
• Participates in health promotion, education and prevention programs as appropriate.
• Performs related duties as directed.

Skills

Clinical examination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Quality and safety

Infection control

Education

MD/DO

Residency completed

Board certification/eligibility

Tools

EMR proficiency

Pharmacology knowledge

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