Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Job Summary

Specializes in the emergency diagnosis, surgical fixation, and reconstruction of severe musculoskeletal injuries, including high-energy fractures, pelvic/acetabular trauma, polytrauma, nonunions, and malunions.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical Care: Perform emergency and elective surgeries (ORIF, external fixation, intramedullary nailing, pelvic/acetabular reconstruction).
• Trauma Call: Provide coverage for emergency rooms and trauma bays, treating limb-threatening emergencies (compartment syndrome, open fractures, vascular injury).
• Patient Management: Direct inpatient rounding, ICU consultations, and outpatient follow-up care to optimize bone healing and rehabilitation.
• Collaboration: Coordinate surgical timing and recovery plans with general trauma, neurosurgery, vascular, and critical care teams.
• Compliance & Quality: Maintain clinical documentation, participate in Trauma Quality Improvement (QI) and M&M conferences, and mentor residents/fellows (if academic).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Training: Accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency + Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.
• Licensure & Certification:
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS/AOBOS).
• Current ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification.

We offer full time employee benefits including:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• $5,000/ yr BERA Allowance
• Malpractice Coverage
• Back end support including billing, credentialing, payroll and clinic management.