Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

12h

About The Position

The Orthopedic Spine Surgeon treats patients who require specialist orthopedic procedures to address conditions such as scoliosis, dislocations, fractures, and damage to tendons, muscles, and ligaments. The surgeon consults with patients, discusses treatment options, provides treatment, oversees aftercare and physical therapy, and coordinates with other specialists when necessary. This at-will position serves at the pleasure of the CEO. UMC is an academic medical center and the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District. It is Nevada’s only nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. The posting also notes that UMC became the first and only Magnet-recognized hospital in Nevada in 2026.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Three years of clinical practice experience in orthopedic surgery and/or a subspecialty.
Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in Nevada.
Nevada Pharmacy Board license to prescribe medications.
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
Board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Successful completion of a recognized Orthopedic Residency.
Successful completion of an accredited Orthopedic Spine Fellowship.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic interest and experience are preferred.
Some positions may require one or more of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) accepted by the American Red Cross; Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

Consult with patients and discuss treatment options.
Treat patients requiring specialist orthopedic procedures, including procedures addressing scoliosis, dislocations, fractures, and damage to tendons, muscles, and ligaments.
Oversee aftercare and physical therapy.
Coordinate with other specialists when necessary.
Perform surgical procedures to repair, salvage, or replace bones and joints and reconnect nerves, among other procedures, to improve musculoskeletal health.
Provide effective medical care and assess and improve its effectiveness and efficiency through the hospital quality-improvement program.
Ensure services meet patients’ medical, social, and emotional needs while following sound health care resource-allocation practices.
Develop goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and care plans.
Apply leadership techniques, make decisions under stress and emergency circumstances, and solve problems.
Communicate with people from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds and maintain effective working relationships with personnel contacted in the course of duties.
Use equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.