Physician-Orthopaedics-UHMG-85724

Davita Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is seeking a Physician specialized in Orthopaedics. This role involves direct patient care, training of medical staff, and managing operational aspects within the department. Cleveland offers a vibrant cultural and recreational environment, enhancing quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including evaluations and treatments.
• Prescribe medications and treatment regimens.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents.

Job description

Description

Position Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Position Type: Physician

Specialty: Orthopaedics

Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meet our patients' healthcare needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

The Department of Orthopaedics at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is seeking a Physician to help continue our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor is available, commensurate with experience.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.

What Cleveland Has to Offer: The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and offers a variety of communities. Cleveland boasts cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities, including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system. The parks are connected by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with an additional 33,000 acres, 100 miles of trails, and camping sites. The Playhouse Square theatre district hosts over 1,000 events annually; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Cleveland also features the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, museums like the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, numerous music venues, and professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). For more information, see our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide.

Academic appointment, rank, and salary will be based on qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.

A Brief Overview

Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specific patient population.

What You Will Do

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for a specified patient population.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refer patients to specialists and relevant care components as needed.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures.
• Manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function (if applicable).
• Coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including quality improvement and safety standards.
• Participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs as appropriate.
• Maintain department productivity thresholds.
• Maintain faculty status with CWRU SOM (if applicable).
• Adhere to core physician obligations outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Follow documentation and training requirements related to PHI and workplace conduct.