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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Meridian, ID

Trinity Health
Meridian, ID, 83680, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Competitive relocation + comprehensive benefits for a Hand Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Join Saint Alphonsus in Meridian, ID as a full-time Orthopedic Hand Surgeon; Monday–Friday clinic with 7 days/month Level 2 trauma call; employed position covering 4 clinics, 2 hospitals and an ASC; permanent role with credentialing support. - MD or DO and ACGME orthopedic residency completion - Hand fellowship trained with complex hand trauma experience - ABOS/AOBOS board certified or obtain within 3 years - Idaho medical license, DEA and controlled substance registration - Comfortable with surgical, in-office procedures, imaging interpretation, and trauma call
Full description

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group that has an excellent opportunity for an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our fast paced clinic in a growing community.

Responsibilities include management of the orthopedic hand patient. This involves direct management of the patient including, but not limited to, the following: exams, in office procedures, multiple joint injections, casting/bracing, pre-operative history and physicals, surgical intervention, post-operative follow up, and management of both acute conditions as well as chronic non-surgical conditions. The orthopedic surgeon would be responsible for ordering, interpreting and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic data, prescribing medications, and developing a treatment plan. Additionally, call responsibilities will require regular involvement with the leading level 2 trauma facility in Idaho for general orthopedic and hand trauma. The working schedule is Monday - Friday with a call requirement of 7 days per month covering Level 2 Trauma Facility Hand and General Ortho call.

The qualified candidate will exude passion about orthopedic health issues and demonstrate evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Support: New Surgeon will join an established team of 7 orthopedic surgeons, 2 non-operative sports medicine physicians, multiple podiatrists, and a full cadre of APPs covering general orthopedics, sports medicine, foot & ankle, hand and orthopedic spine surgery. They currently cover 4 clinic locations, 2 Hospitals, and are involved in an ASC.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
  • Successful completion of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program.
  • Board certification through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment.
  • Completion of a Hand Fellowship with keen ability to treat and manage complex hand trauma
  • Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed; valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

Saint Alphonsus offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

  • Relocation
  • PTO & CME Allocation
  • Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • Retirement (403b)
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