Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Surgeon | Academic Faculty Appointment + Level I Trauma Center | Washington, DC

The George Washington University Hospital • Washington, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Capital Medical Group (CMG) is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon to join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. This role offers a concurrent faculty appointment at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS), a base salary plus wRVU productivity bonus and academic stipend compensation model, and the opportunity to teach orthopaedic residents and medical students at an academic Level I Trauma Center, allowing you to focus on comprehensive hand and upper extremity care while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary orthopaedic team.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school, with successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery/Plastic Surgery/General Surgery residency and completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Hand Surgery
• Board Certified / Board Eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Surgery of the Hand, or equivalent certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery or American Board of Surgery pathway
• Active or eligible District of Columbia medical license
• Eligible for and able to maintain medical staff privileges at GW Hospital and a faculty appointment at GW SMHS

Nice To Haves

• Academic rank and track (tenure, clinical, or research) commensurate with training and experience, with a path for promotion through the GW SMHS appointments and promotions process
• Mentorship, teaching, and academic involvement through supervision of orthopaedic residents and medical students, and participation in scholarly activity (clinical research, case series, QI projects, national presentations)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat the full spectrum of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, including trauma, degenerative and inflammatory arthritis, and nerve compression syndromes
• Perform soft-tissue, tendon, and nerve reconstruction, including microsurgical procedures as indicated
• Provide surgical management of hand trauma seen at the GW Hospital Level I Trauma Center, including complex soft-tissue injury where applicable
• Manage acquired hand deformities and post-traumatic reconstruction
• Supervise orthopaedic residents and medical students in clinic and the operating room as part of the dedicated Hand rotation
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to manage day-to-day clinical responsibilities
• Document care using the GW Hospital / CMG electronic health record

Benefits

• Base salary + annual wRVU-based productivity incentive + academic stipend for GW SMHS teaching, mentorship, and scholarly responsibilities
• Sign-on / Relocation: Available as negotiated
• Comprehensive CMG physician benefits plan, including malpractice/tail coverage
• CME allowance and professional dues/licensure support

What This Job Offers

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