Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon (MD/DO)

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME Support

Retirement plan matching

Student loan assistance

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our team at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova Loudoun Hospital in a full-time capacity. The position offers sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You will care for acute fractures and complex musculoskeletal injuries within a world-class trauma program that includes a level 1 trauma center. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care, participate in trauma call coverage, and

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited institution.
• Training: completion of Orthopedic residency program and Orthopedic Trauma fellowship.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Orthopedics.
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Certification: BLS at start, ACLS, PALS (when appropriate) was required.
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to credential with third-party payors and CMS enrollment.
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful credentialing for Medical Staff membership and privileges.
• Preferred: 1+ year physician experience in Orthopedic Trauma.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal trauma.
• Perform operative and non-operative management of fractures of upper/lower extremities, pelvis, acetabulum, and complex injuries.
• Participate in trauma call coverage and provide timely consultation for ED and inpatient trauma cases.
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, intensivists, anesthesiologists, rehab specialists, and others to coordinate care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide postoperative management and long-term follow-up.
• Interpret imaging, labs, and data to guide patient management.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety programs.
• Supervise and educate APPs, residents, fellows, and medical students as applicable.

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Job Description

Inova Orthopedics is looking for a dedicated Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join the team at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Inova Loudoun Hospital. This role will be full-time Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. Orthopedic patients find world-class treatment for complex musculoskeletal conditions at the Inova Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care Program, part of the Inova Trauma Center. The Inova Trauma Center is Northern Virginia’s only level 1 trauma center. Many of our patients transfer to Inova from other healthcare facilities located throughout the mid-Atlantic and region and beyond. Our highly rated orthopedic trauma team utilizes the latest in surgical advances, including minimally invasive surgical techniques to enhance the healing process.

• Acute fractures
• Bone infections
• Complex peri-articular fractures
• Fracture non-unions and mal-unions
• Geriatric fractures
• Pelvis and acetabular fractures
• Post-traumatic deformity

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal trauma.
• Perform operative and non-operative management of fractures involving the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, acetabulum, and other complex musculoskeletal injuries.
• Participate in trauma call coverage and provide timely consultation for emergency department and inpatient trauma cases.
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, intensivists, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide postoperative management and long-term follow-up.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and other clinical data to guide patient management.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and patient safety programs.
• Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and medical students, as applicable.
• Maintain compliance with hospital bylaws, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and continuing medical education activities.

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited institution.
• Training: successful completion of Orthopedic residency program and successful completion of Orthopedic Trauma fellowship.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Orthopedics
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start, ACLS, PALS (when appropriate)
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ year physician experience in Orthopedic Trauma

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.