Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

The trauma fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon provides surgical and non-surgical care to complex orthopedic trauma patients including those with pelvic fractures, complex intra-articular fractures, bone defect surgery, treatment of osteomyelitis, non-unions, and other complex pathologies requiring advanced knowledge and skill. The individual will provide currently acceptable standards of advanced care of these complex orthopedic pathologies consistent with requirements and standards of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.

Job Description

• Orthopedic trauma coverage in the Bristol-Myer Squibb Trauma Center (BMSTC)
• General Emergency Department orthopedics coverage at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) and Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell (HPW)
• Provide orthopedic coverage at Capital Health's Orthopedic Clinic at RMC
• Provide in-patient orthopedic consult services on both RMC and HPW campuses
• Plan and perform surgery on complex orthopedic cases including pelvic fractures, complex long bone and intra-articular fractures, complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities
• Admit and manage patients who present through the orthopedic trauma service and co-management of patients on other services
• Participate in the emergency call schedule for orthopedic call
• Provide post-operative care (inpatient and outpatient) within the scope of practice
• Provide general orthopedic outpatient care for elective care practice as well as provide post-operative and follow-up care in an outpatient setting
• Responsible for all unassigned orthopedic care and unassigned orthopedic clinical care at Capital Health's RMC and HPW campuses
• Ensure all patient referrals receive timely care
• Develop a trauma call schedule in addition to the Emergency Room orthopedic service schedule coordinated by the Director of Trauma of Capital Health's Medical Staff
• Be the orthopedic liaison to multi-disciplinary committees
• Provide training to medical residents, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
• Responsible for assisting in the development of quality metrics and programs
• Comply in a timely manner with all institution policies for professional work including credentialing, documentation, and billing
• Work effectively with other members of the extended inter-professional team

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: standing, walking, bending, reaching forward, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion.

Occasional physical demands include: sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, taste or smell.

Continuous physical demands include: talking or hearing.

Lifting: Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs.

Sensory requirements include: accurate near vision, accurate far vision, accurate color discrimination, accurate depth perception, accurate hearing.

Anticipated occupational exposure risks include the following: N/A.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers, and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.