Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon — New Georgia Hospital

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia is seeking a highly skilled Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our team at the new Columbia County hospital. This is a pivotal role in building a cutting‑edge trauma service with the latest technology.

You will provide expert trauma care, collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, and rehab teams, participate in trauma call coverage, and contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency.
• Fellowship training in orthopedic trauma preferred.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Georgia.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert orthopedic trauma care, including surgical interventions and post-operative management.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Participate in trauma call coverage and support the hospital’s commitment to excellent trauma services.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and clinical research initiatives as applicable.
• Mentor and train residents and medical students (if affiliated).

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

MD or DO degree

Orthopedic surgery residency

Fellowship in orthopedic trauma

Board certification or eligibility

Georgia medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia is seeking a highly skilled Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our team at the new Columbia County hospital. This is a pivotal role in building a cutting‑edge trauma service with the latest technology.

You will provide expert trauma care, collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, and rehab teams, participate in trauma call coverage, and contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.