Orthopedics - Spine Physician

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Vitruvian Health (formerly known as Hamilton Health Care System) and Hamilton Physician Group (HPG) are recruiting an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon for Associates in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (AOSM). AOSM is looking for an additional orthopedic spine surgeon to assist the practice and the local hospital better meet the spinal care needs of the community. AOSM is a seven orthopedic practice with four midlevel providers. All doctors within the practice have advanced training at prestigious institutions, so patient care is up-to-date, down-to-earth, and close to home!

Job Description

• Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons in foot and ankle, spine, total joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, and sports medicine
• Superb procedural skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Commitment to quality, patient safety, and overall excellence in evidence-based clinical care

Position Highlights

• Competitive base salary plus productivity incentive
• Signing bonus
• $15k relocation assistance

Practice Overview

• Monday-Thursday, 8-5 and Friday 8-12
• Onsite physical therapy staffed with 3 full-time physical therapists and 3 full-time physical therapy assistants
• New, state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery center
• New orthopedic walk-in clinic
• State-of-the-art facilities and techniques
• Onsite MRI
• DR X-ray at all locations
• Tremendous opportunity for growth within the practice, where you will be supported by a strong and collaborative team with an excellent work culture and collegiality amongst providers and staff

Community Overview

Hamilton Medical Center is a 255-bed regional acute-care hospital that offers major medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including accredited stroke and chest pain centers. Hamilton Medical Center was recently named one of the nation's "100 Great Community Hospitals" by Becker's Hospital Review. This award is the result of the excellent care our associates and physicians provide to our community each and every day.

Dalton, Whitfield County, is located in Northwest Georgia, 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and 90 minutes north of Atlanta. Dalton is in an ideal location situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just off of Interstate 75 for ease of travel. Dalton, Georgia is affectionately called the carpet capital of the world, but its main attractions lie outside the carpet showrooms. Dalton's quaint southern charm is seen through our thriving downtown community and wonderful schools; both public and private. Opportunities to achieve a work-life balance can be realized through an array of outdoor activities including water sports, golf, hiking, tennis, and cycling.