Orthopedics Physician
Chico, CA, 95926, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
- Emergency Department
- Board Certified Orthopedics
A hospital-based Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon is sought to join a well-established team in Northern California, managing emergency and inpatient orthopedic trauma cases. The position involves 12-16 shifts per month including call and backup shifts, supported by Physician Assistants and a dedicated orthopedic clinic staff. The role is in a nonprofit 300-bed hospital recently expanded, offering a competitive compensation package and access to a vibrant community with excellent living conditions.
Ortho-Trauma Service in beautiful Northern California islooking for a full-time Board Certified/BoardEligibleOrthopaedic Trauma Surgeonto join hospital-based practice.
- Join a well-established group
- Hospital-based clinic with zero overhead
- Emergency Department sees an averageof 80,000 patients per year
- Schedule is roughly 12-16 shifts per month (6-8 Call shifts; 6-8 Back-Up shifts)
- Call shifts (24 hours) cover the OR cases and ER/inpatient consults
- Back-up shifts (roughly 8 hours) cover rounds, clinic and over-flow OR cases
- 24 hour Physician Assistant coverage for clinic and ER/Inpatient calls and consults, 7 days a week
- 12 hour Physician Assistant coverage in the Operating Room, Monday through Friday
- Dedicated Orthopaedic clinic, staffed with Advanced Practitioners, technicians, non-surgical Orthopaedists
- Generous compensation package and medical liability malpractice costs covered by the medical center
Qualifications:
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
- Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Trauma
The 300 bed nonprofit hospital 1.5 hrs north of Sacramento recentlycompleteda $178 million expansion and offers wide-ranging support services. The location is a vibrant college town of 100,000 voted Americas Place to Live by Forbes magazine. You will enjoy 4 mild seasons and have easy access to Lake Tahoe, Mt. Shasta, Sacramento, Napa Valley, San Francisco, Reno, and the California Coast. The community boasts excellent choice of schools, real estate, and cultural/recreational outlets. You really dont have to compromise!




