Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon
About The Position
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join a well-established and collaborative orthopedic team serving Lake County and the surrounding communities. This is an excellent opportunity to build a busy practice with strong referral support while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in Northern California. The incoming physician will provide a full spectrum of orthopedic care, including clinic consultations, treatment planning, injections, fracture management, and surgical interventions. The practice receives referrals from both the hospital and community providers, allowing physicians to develop a diverse patient panel and maintain an active surgical practice. Current patient volumes average 18 to 22 patients per day, including new consultations and follow-up visits. Responsibilities also include managing patient communications, reviewing referrals, medication refills, disability-related documentation, and cast and splint management. The practice does not treat spine cases or workers' compensation patients. The orthopedic team currently consists of two physicians who foster a collegial and supportive work environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate is collaborative, patient-centered, and enjoys working closely with colleagues and hospital leadership to meet the needs of the community.
Requirements
- Experience diagnosing and treating a broad range of orthopedic conditions.
- Experience performing orthopedic surgical procedures and managing postoperative care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary teams.
- Excellent communication and patient relationship skills.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Unrestricted California medical license, or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
- DEA certification or ability to obtain prior to start date.
Responsibilities
- Provide a full spectrum of orthopedic care, including clinic consultations, treatment planning, injections, fracture management, and surgical interventions.
- Manage patient communications.
- Review referrals.
- Handle medication refills.
- Complete disability-related documentation.
- Perform cast and splint management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
