Orthopedic Surgeon - Joint Replacement

Altru Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks a board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement to join our multi-specialty health system. We are a Trauma II hospital with extensive regional services, and include a large home care network.

Physicians enjoy Mayo Clinic Care Network access, comprehensive benefits, and strong patient engagement goals. You will evaluate patients, counsel on prevention, and document thoroughly for quality

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Board certification in orthopedic surgery or eligible.
• Licensed to practice in North Dakota and/or Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare.
• Exercises professional judgment in diagnosis and treatment per policies and standards.
• Achieves patient engagement and quality & safety goals annually.
• Participates in department goals on an annual basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation for quality care and reimbursements.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD) or DO

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location

Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary

Altru is seeking a board certified/board eligible orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedic surgery/joint replacement to join our multi-specialty health system in Grand Forks, ND. Altru Health Systemis a physician led, community-owned, integrated healthcare system with a Trauma II hospital, a specialty hospital, more than a dozen clinics in Grand Forks and the surrounding region, and a large home care network. More than 200 physicians are employed with Altru crossing 44 specialties and serving a referral population of over 225,000 residents in in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Altru's providers have access to clinically integrated tools extending Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise to patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru Health System who present with injuries or illnesses.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru's policies and standards.
• Achieves the Altru Health System Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.
• Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru Health System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employmentBe legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID

R2486

Altru Mission & Culture

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)