Orthopedic Pediatric Surgeon - Pediatric Sports

WakeMed Health & Hospitals•Raleigh, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

WakeMed Physician Practices is a multispecialty group with more than 500 physicians. An established, hospital-owned orthopedic group is seeking a third full-time, board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic pediatric surgeon to manage a full range of pediatric sports injuries at its Raleigh, North Carolina offices. The practice offers the opportunity to provide the full scope of pediatric sports surgery, build an elective practice, and treat pediatric trauma. There is an ambulatory surgery center ownership opportunity and access to referral sources. The growing practice includes 28 physicians, 50 advanced practice providers, physical and occupational therapy departments, experienced staff, and eight office locations in greater Raleigh. Level 1 orthopedic call is supported by orthopedic surgery residents and physician assistants and is shared on a 1:10 rotation, with weekends and holidays distributed evenly. The physician provides quality clinical care to patients in the assigned division and may teach and supervise residents, medical students, and/or advanced practice providers. The physician is responsible for appropriate coding and corporate compliance and may have general administrative responsibilities. The physician reports directly to the Director of the assigned division and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices and WakeMed.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program.
Completion of a pediatric orthopedic fellowship with a strong sports medicine component, or additional training in sports medicine.
Board certification or eligibility in orthopedic surgery.
Medical physician licensure and board certification in the area of practice.
Doctorate in medicine.
Fellowship, internship, or residency experience in a related area.

Responsibilities

Provide quality clinical care to patients in the assigned division.
Manage a full range of pediatric sports injuries and provide the full scope of pediatric sports surgery.
Build an elective practice and provide pediatric trauma care.
Participate in Level 1 orthopedic call on a 1:10 rotation, including evenly distributed weekends and holidays.
May teach and supervise residents, medical students, and/or advanced practice providers.
Ensure appropriate coding and corporate compliance.
May perform general administrative responsibilities for the practice.
Support the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices and WakeMed.