Orthopedics Physician at Frontera Search Partners, LLC summary:
An Orthopedics Physician provides specialized surgical and non-surgical care for patients with fractures, dislocations, and other conditions related to bones and joints in a Level I trauma center. They are responsible for performing surgeries, managing patient care, and participating in call rotations, which include providing coverage during emergencies. The role requires strong surgical skills, experience in trauma cases, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Job Details:Reason for Coverage: Provider FMLA Practice Setting: Hospital coverage with ambulatory follow-up as needed
In house while performing surgery and rounding. Generally, 8 hours per day. Unrestricted call for time thereafter. Schedule: Two 24 on call hour shifts, with call back hours, and the third day 8 hours on site for cleanup from the two on call shifts.
at a Level I trauma center Call Schedule: Call coverage when on service
Call Ratio: 1:4 call rotation for department Average Number of Surgical Cases Per Day HOSPITAL: 3-4 Average Number of Patients Per Day OFFICE/CLINIC: n/a Trauma Level/Designation: Level I Annual ER Volume: 112,000 Documentation System/EMR: EPIC Number of Operating Rooms: 20 Number of Orthopedic Surgeons in Practice: 14 Description of OR Staff: standard OR support to include APP first assist Patient Age Demographic: all Do You Require Fellowship Training for Pediatric Cases: No
Trauma fellowship not required if demonstrated case competency for all fracture care, though fellowship completion highly preferred
Practice Types/Settings Required:
Orthopedic Surgical Cases TRAUMA, Orthopedic Surgical Cases ADULT, Orthopedic Surgical Cases GERIATRIC, Hospital, Office/Clinic
General Orthopedics (treatment of fractures, dislocations, amputations, deformities, and tumors of bones and joints):Surgical, Non-Surgical
Additional Procedures Required or Preferred:
All trauma presentations to include pelvis, acetabular, and supracondylar humerus fractures. Pelvis and acetabular are required procedures. Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days
Certification Requirements
State License Requirements
Additional License Requirements
- Trauma Experience Required
Keywords:
orthopedic surgeon, trauma care, surgical procedures, bone health, fracture treatment, hospital surgery, patient care, level I trauma center, board certified physician, Michigan orthopedic
