Orthopedic Surgeon

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

• As a physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients.
• You will diagnose and treat various medical conditions, collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients.
• Your expertise and compassion will be instrumental in improving the health and lives of those you serve.
• Principal responsibilities will include the clinical care of patients within a physician-led, patient-centered team-based environment, where the focus is on the provision of high-quality, value-based care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care

   • 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

2. Communication

   • Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues

3. Documentation

   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion

4. Clinical Expertise

   • 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.)

5. Quality and Safety

   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
   • Ensure safe care is provided to all patients

6. Ethical and Professional Standards

   • 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

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

In addition to salary, other compensation in the form of student loan repayment, sign-on bonus, and moving expenses may be available and be included in total compensation.