Surgery - General Physician

Orthopedic Surgeon

Provides musculoskeletal specialty care and medical treatment to patients.

Job Description

• Provides surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care to patients.
• Provides appropriate follow-up care.
• Consults with resident staff and/or hospital staff physicians as needed.
• Participates in on-call schedule for orthopedic services in the practice and/or hospital setting.
• Assists with developing and maintaining departmental quality assessment and continuing education programs.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties such as recommending policy and program changes, coordinating patient care and educational activities, and assisting with the development of innovative projects.
• Documents patient encounters promptly in the office and hospital setting according to standards determined by WellSpan Medical Group.

Common Expectations

• Participates in medical staff activities as required and/or as requested.
• Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the hospital and the medical staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Assists with the medical education program at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon upon hire required or Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine upon hire required.
• Certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery upon hire required.
• Completion of an appropriate residency program upon hire required.
• Must qualify and be a member of the medical staff of one or more WellSpan hospitals upon hire required.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50 lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50 lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment

• Occupational Hazards - Exposure
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinical skills and knowledge of emergency medicine techniques and occupational medicine.
• Teaching skills.