Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon – Innovative Care Leader

Capital Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 574,000 - 1,224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits — LTD

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Physician Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Total Joint to join our surgical services in Pennington, NJ. The role encompasses comprehensive musculoskeletal care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including fracture care, joint reconstruction, and arthroscopy.

The ideal candidate will perform surgical and non-operative management, interpret imaging, participate in trauma and call coverage, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
• Fellowship training in subspecialty area (optional).
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Valid state medical license (CDS) and DEA registration.
• Expertise in orthopedic surgical and nonsurgical care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage high-acuity trauma and complex orthopedic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform surgical procedures including fracture care, joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, soft-tissue procedures, and other orthopedic interventions within scope of training.
• Interpret imaging studies including X-rays, MRI, CT, and ultrasound.
• Provide non-operative management where appropriate, including injections, bracing, and physical therapy recommendations.
• Participate in shared call coverage for orthopedic emergencies and trauma cases.
• Document all clinical encounters in a timely and accurate manner per hospital and regulatory standards.
• Inpatient / Surgical Responsibilities: manage hospitalized orthopedic patients, postoperative care, coordination with consulting services.
• Outpatient Responsibilities: conduct clinic visits, educate patients, coordinate continuity of care.
• Administrative & Professional Responsibilities: participate in meetings, CME, supervise residents/APPs.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Trauma management

Education

MD or DO

ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency

Fellowship training (optional)

Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

State medical license (CDS) and DEA registration

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Physician Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Total Joint to join our surgical services in Pennington, NJ. The role encompasses comprehensive musculoskeletal care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including fracture care, joint reconstruction, and arthroscopy.

The ideal candidate will perform surgical and non-operative management, interpret imaging, participate in trauma and call coverage, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient