Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Riverside Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Physiatry Specialists - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia

Riverside Health System • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you. Riverside Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon with a preference for upper extremity trauma (hand, shoulder, and elbow) to join our dynamic orthopedic team. The successful candidate will provide general acute trauma services, serve as the primary resource for complex upper extremity traumatic injuries, participate in multidisciplinary care coordination, and contribute to the ongoing growth and strategic development of Riverside’s orthopedic service line. Key Responsibilities and Information: Provide high-quality care for adult patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, with a focus on the upper extremity. Perform complex reconstructive procedures including hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery. Participate in 24/7 trauma call coverage in collaboration with hospital and regional networks. Collaborate with sub-specialists and the entire internal and external Riverside provider network as needed. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and educational programs. “First line” consult response, inpatient management, and OR assistance is provided by six well-trained physician assistants. Collaboration with several inpatient orthopedic trauma surgeons, vascular surgeons, and plastic surgeon. Largely inpatient practice with physician assistant outpatient support and option for ASC usage for cold trauma cases.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Virginia
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Valid DEA registration
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training in orthopedic trauma, hand, and/or upper extremity surgery strongly preferred.
• Comfort in microvascular trauma
• Demonstrated skill in complex upper extremity trauma management and reconstructive surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for adult patients with traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, with a focus on the upper extremity.
• Perform complex reconstructive procedures including hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery.
• Participate in 24/7 trauma call coverage in collaboration with hospital and regional networks.
• Collaborate with sub-specialists and the entire internal and external Riverside provider network as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and educational programs.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• 501(c)(3) organization
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation expenses
• Annual CME allowance
• 401k, 403b and a defined benefit program
• Market leader in income potential
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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