Fellowship -Trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

GBMC HealthCare • West, TX

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About The Position

GBMC Health Partners seeks a fellowship-trained Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon to join its growing orthopedic practice. The physician will develop and grow a comprehensive hand and upper extremity practice within a collaborative musculoskeletal program, providing surgical and nonsurgical care for elective, acute, traumatic, sports-related, reconstructive, and degenerative conditions. The role offers the opportunity to build a subspecialty referral base and work with orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and clinical staff. Advanced practice provider support is available in clinic. The physician will participate in the General Orthopaedics call schedule, excluding spine coverage.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physician in Maryland.
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Completion of required continuing medical education credits for maintenance of licensure and certification.
• High clinical and analytical ability to evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and determine appropriate surgical and nonsurgical interventions.
• Excellent surgical skills and clinical judgment in managing hand and upper extremity disorders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary orthopedic and musculoskeletal care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with shoulder conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and longitudinally manage patients with hand and upper extremity disorders.
• Perform appropriate history and physical examinations and document findings in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Develop and implement appropriate surgical and nonsurgical treatment plans.
• Evaluate and treat hand and upper extremity conditions from the fingertips through the elbow; shoulder experience is preferred.
• Perform elective and acute hand and upper extremity surgical procedures consistent with training, privileges, and clinical need.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and other diagnostic testing.
• Coordinate referrals to occupational therapy, rehabilitation, ancillary services, and other medical or surgical specialists as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, postoperative care, rehabilitation, and preventative care.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, occupational therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Participate in the General Orthopaedics call schedule, including evaluation and management of appropriate orthopedic injuries and conditions, excluding spine coverage.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and continued development of orthopedic services.
• Maintain continuing medical education and professional development required for licensure, board certification, and clinical privileges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree