Orthopedic Surgeon

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

18h • $585,000 - $850,000

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, the Orthopedic Surgeon provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population. The role includes assessing and treating patients, prescribing medications and treatment regimens, referring patients to specialists and other care resources, and coordinating patient care activities. The physician may train and supervise medical students and residents, manage daily operations of a medical program or patient care unit, and participate in health promotion, education, or prevention programs as appropriate. The position also requires adherence to organizational and departmental policies, quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

The role requires a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.), successful completion of a residency and internship, and experience directly related to the duties, which may include residency in a related specialty. Required qualifications include current New York State certification or licensure, Federal DEA certification, and board certification or eligibility in the specified medical specialty, or a specialty license or certification when applicable. The position is full-time, with a day shift and 8.5 hours worked per shift. The listed pay range is $585,000–$850,000.

Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
• Experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Current New York State certification or licensure.
• Federal DEA certification.
• Board certified or board eligible in the specified area of medical specialty, or medical specialty license or certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care resources as appropriate.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or other function.
• Direct and coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participate, as appropriate, in specified health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
• Perform related duties as directed or indicated.

What This Job Offers

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