Orthopedics Physician

Jobguard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading orthopedic practice in Washington, D.C., serving a large patient base with a focus on collaborative care. This role offers a generous salary plus wRVU incentives, extensive benefits, and the chance to be part of a respected healthcare system affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. Located in a vibrant community, you’ll enjoy a balance of professional fulfillment and a high quality of life.

Benefits

Generous salary plus wRVU incentive bonus

$25,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Cash balance and savings plan retirement program

PTO & CME time and allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Must have an MD or equivalent and be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients referred from primary care physicians and hospital departments.
• Participating in call duties (1:6 for trauma and practice).

Skills

Patient care

Orthopedic Surgery

Team collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent

BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Job Description

• The practice cares for patients referred from 70+ primary care physicians and the hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery, and be able to obtain an unrestricted PA license.
• Join a full-service practice with 5 orthopedic surgeons, 9 Physician Assistants, and a non-surgical sports medicine physician.
• Clinical academic appointment available.
• Trauma call will be 1:6.
• Practice call will be 1:6.
• Team physicians for a local Division 1 university.
• In-office imaging and PACS/EMR system.
• Practice located in a newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex.

Compensation

• Generous salary plus wRVU incentive bonus.
• $25,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Cash balance and savings plan retirement program.
• PTO & CME time and allowance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance, professional dues.
• Relocation allowance.

About the System

Recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services in west central Pennsylvania, caring for over one million residents annually from the New York to Maryland border. The system offers life-saving trauma and emergency care, primary care, and diagnostic services, with 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians, over 40 hospitals, and 800 outpatient sites. It is closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh.

Community

• Altoona and surrounding areas offer rural and small city living, with access to sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, near Penn State University. Located 40 minutes from State College and 2-5 hours from Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Daily Amtrak service and flights connect to major cities.
• Affordable housing with an average home value of $120,165 and a cost of living index of 88. Altoona is listed among the safest and most livable small cities.