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Southern Ohio Medical Center lists this Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon opportunity in south portsmouth, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OPPORTUNITY:We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our hospital-employed practice. The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in hand, upper extremity or sports medicine. Practice LocationSOMC Orthopedic AssociatesOffice Hours/Work ScheduleMonday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AMNo evening or weekend office hoursStaffing6 providers, 8 clinical staff (CMA, LPN, Ortho Techs), 4 front office, 2 surgery schedulers, radiology, and athletic training supportCall Schedule/CERP (if applicable)Call is 1:4Case Load25-40 patients/day in clinicOffice procedure volume varies. Joint injections, aspirations, pin removals, cast application/removal4-8 procedures/day in hospitalSports Medicine:Opportunity to lead and grow the sports medicine service line. The ideal candidate will perform advanced procedures such as:Shoulder and knee arthroscopyComplex ligament reconstruction and/or revisionMeniscal debridement and repairChondroplasty and cartilage restorationRotator cuff/labral repairsAdditional procedures such as elbow and hip arthroscopy would be welcomed additionsTrauma:SOMC manages a steady volume of community trauma. While we are not a designated trauma center, we treat:Long bone, periarticular, pediatric, periprosthetic, and hand/foot fracturesProximal humerus and hip fractures are especially commonMost open fractures and complex pelvic/acetabular trauma are referred outJoint Replacement Surgery:Opportunity to perform primary and revision joint arthroplasty including:Knee, hip, and shoulder replacementCollaboration with a fellowship-trained arthroplasty specialistElbow arthroplasty could be a valuable addition to our offeringsHand Surgery:Current services include:Carpal and cubital tunnel releaseCompression neuropathy managementSoft tissue mass excisions and thumb CMC arthroplastyOpportunities to expand into flexor tendon repair, Dupuytren's contracture management, and ligamentous wrist repairPediatrics:No inpatient pediatric cases. Outpatient pediatric sports procedures desired, including:Arthroscopy of the knee and shoulderPatellofemoral realignmentChondral lesion managementFracture care and benign lesion excisionFoot & Ankle Surgery:Most procedures currently handled by in-house podiatrists, though orthopedic collaboration is welcome, especially in:Ankle arthroscopyLigament repair/reconstructionChondral lesion managementSpine:No spine surgery performed in-house. Cases referred to regional neurosurgeons, supported by on-site pain management services.EquipmentOffice: Cast saw & x-rayHospital: Computers in every room, CPMs, patient lifts, air mats for safe patient handling, Hana table, Wixon, Beach chair, peg board positioning devices in surgery. Mini c arm and standard c arm.Have questions about this opportunity? Our recruitment team is happy to help.Please contact Ashley Musser at or .Job SummaryRequisition Number: PHYSI Job Category: PhysicianSchedule: Full-Time
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south portsmouth, KY, 41174, US
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