Premier Hand Surgeon: Orthopedic & Upper Extremity

Capital Health Screening Centre; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 529,000 - 1,210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

CME

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hand, wrist, forearm, and upper extremity conditions. The role includes outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, emergency coverage, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualified candidates hold an MD or DO with a Hand Surgery Fellowship; board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic or Plastic Surgery is required, along with

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board eligibility/certification in either Orthopedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery.
• Completion of a Hand Surgery Fellowship.
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of hand and upper extremity conditions.
• Perform surgical interventions including fracture fixation, tendon/nerve repairs, arthroplasty, reconstructive procedures, microvascular surgery, and arthroscopy.
• Provide non-operative management when appropriate (injections, splinting, therapy referral, conservative care).
• Evaluate patients in outpatient clinic and supervise follow-up care.
• Provide inpatient consults and emergency department evaluations related to hand and upper extremity pathology.
• Participate in shared call rotation for hand/upper-extremity emergencies.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with patients, families, and referring providers.
• Document encounters timely in the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement and CME.

Skills

Hand surgery

Microsurgery

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MD or DO

Hand Surgery Fellowship

Residency in Orthopedic/Plastic Surgery

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hand, wrist, forearm, and upper extremity conditions. The role includes outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, emergency coverage, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualified candidates hold an MD or DO with a Hand Surgery Fellowship; board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic or Plastic Surgery is required, along with