Description

*Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) *is a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group that has an excellent opportunity for an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our fast paced clinic in a growing community.
Responsibilities include management of the orthopedic hand patient. This involves direct management of the patient including, but not limited to, the following: exams, in office procedures, multiple joint injections, casting/bracing, pre-operative history and physicals, surgical intervention, post-operative follow up, and management of both acute conditions as well as chronic non-surgical conditions. The orthopedic surgeon would be responsible for ordering, interpreting and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic data, prescribing medications, and developing a treatment plan. Additionally, call responsibilities will require regular involvement with the leading level 2 trauma facility in Idaho for general orthopedic and hand trauma. The working schedule is Monday - Friday with a call requirement of 7 days per month covering Level 2 Trauma Facility Hand and General Ortho call.
The qualified candidate will exude passion about orthopedic health issues and demonstrate evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities.
*Support*: New Surgeon will join an established team of 7 orthopedic surgeons, 2 non-operative sports medicine physicians, multiple podiatrists, and a full cadre of APPs covering general orthopedics, sports medicine, foot & ankle, hand and orthopedic spine surgery. They currently cover 4 clinic locations, 2 Hospitals, and are involved in an ASC.
*Requirements:* * Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
* Successful completion of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program.
* Board certification through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment.
* Completion of a Hand Fellowship with keen ability to treat and manage complex hand trauma
* Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed; valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA. *RECRUITMENT PACKAGE*
Saint Alphonsus offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: * Relocation
* PTO & CME Allocation
* Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
* Health/Dental/Vision
* Retirement (403b)