Orthopedic Surgeon

    Posted 2 days ago
    Ithaca, NY · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    Integrated, innovative, independent provider lead health care system with excellent quality of life seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon. A prestigious and highly respected group of 8 orthopedic surgeons is looking for another experienced surgeon to join their well-rounded team of experts. This longstanding practice is known for their excellent patient care and is considered the premier orthopedic surgeons in the region. The practice covers 3 OR locations, 3 clinic sites, and offers an abundance of physician assistant support. This is a full-time employed position. A mix of general orthopedics with a primary focus on joints is required. The ideal candidate should have the ability or interest in using Navio Robotics. Experience in a trauma setting and anterior hip approach is also considered valuable. A joints fellowship is welcomed but not necessary. The candidate should be collegial, collaborative, and able to work in a team-based approach.

    Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, offering a high quality of life both personally and professionally. Excellent, dedicated, long-term staff and long-standing contracts to provide salaried service to outside communities within the Cayuga Health System.

    Job Description

    • Provide high-quality medical care to patients
    • Diagnose and treat various medical conditions
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
    • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments
    • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
    • Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies
    • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
    • Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary
    • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
    • Provide patient education
    • Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
    • Stay current with latest medical research, treatments, and technologies
    • Participate in CME and peer review activities
    • Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
    • Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers
    • Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
    • Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
    • Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice
    • Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy
    • Comply with all relevant laws and regulations

    Requirements

    • Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
    • Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty
    • Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to the hospital
    • Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
    • Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the health system
    • Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
    • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based medicine
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to patient-centered care
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team
    • Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME

    Benefits

    • Compensation: $588,337.00 annually
    • 7 weeks' vacation/CME/personal time
    • CME up to $4,000 annually
    • Sign-on bonus, relocation money, or student loan repayment

    Working Conditions

    • Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting
    • May include on-call and weekend shifts as required

    Compensation Information

    $588,400.80 annually - $906,337.00 annually