Physician - Orthopedics Sports

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sports Orthopedic Surgeon to join their dynamic team in Kalamazoo. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional medical services in a collaborative environment, focusing on patient care and innovative treatment approaches. With a commitment to holistic care, the organization supports its physicians with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Join a network that values community engagement and strives to improve health outcomes for diverse populations. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the field of orthopedics while enjoying a fulfilling career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Short-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board of Medicine.
• Experience in evaluating and treating orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Participate in academic programs and provide appropriate documentation.

Skills

Medical Diagnostic Skills

Treatment Skills

Patient Coordination

Cost Effectiveness Improvement

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Details

Specialty: Sports Orthopedic Surgeon

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM (36 patient facing hours, 4 hours admin)

Call Schedule: Occasional Community Orthopedic Trauma Call split with Orthopedic Department

Practice Detail: Complex Orthopedic Specialty Office with surgeons specializing in General Orthopedics, Joint Replacement Specialist, Orthopedic Traumatology, Sports Medicine & Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Hand Surgery.

EMR System: Cerner

Facility: Ascension Borgess Orthopedics

Location: Services Southwest Michigan region with our primary office, hospital, and OR located in Kalamazoo.

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Under-served Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits

1. Paid time off (PTO)
2. Various health insurance options & wellness plans
3. Retirement benefits including employer match plans
4. Long-term & short-term disability
5. Employee assistance programs (EAP)
6. Parental leave & adoption assistance
7. Tuition reimbursement
8. Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Ascension Borgess is looking for a Physician for our Orthopedics Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Borgess to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

1. Competitive Salary with CME allowance
2. Sign On Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement
3. Medical, Dental, and Vision
4. PTO, CME Days and Paid Holidays
5. Short-term Disability
6. Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
7. 403B and 401K with Employer Match

About Ascension Borgess Hospital

1. Ascension Borgess Hospital, the heart of the network in Kalamazoo, is a 224-bed teaching facility, with renowned cardiology, stroke and neuroscience programs.
2. Awarded America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award for Cardiac Care, Joint Replacement, Pulmonary Care, Stroke Care, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence, and Neurosciences Excellence and top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year (2024).

About Kalamazoo/Battle Creek

1. Located between Detroit and Chicago and 45 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline.
2. Kalamazoo is home to three local colleges/universities as well as Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.
3. We are also home to the famous Kalamazoo Promise. The program provides resident graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools with up to 100% of their tuition and mandatory fees for four years at Michigan's public universities, colleges, trade schools and vocational programs.

About Ascension Medical Group

With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
2. Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
3. Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
4. Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
5. Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
6. Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Credentialing done by Medical Staff department.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.