Traumaplasty Surgeon (1.0 FTE)

The Orthopaedic Department at Hennepin Healthcare seeks a fellowship-trained traumaplasty surgeon to join our group. New graduates and mid-career arthroplasty and trauma surgeons are welcome to apply. Our practice emphasizes close collaboration among department surgeons regarding patient care and teaching. We seek someone who wants to provide specialized care to a diverse population, while benefiting from our highly collegial group.

Call will be approximately 1:8 general orthopaedic level 1 adult and pediatric trauma call, including damage control hand trauma and infections. Our center does not perform digit replants/revascularization, and all spine care is managed by our Neurosurgeons. Opportunity exists to pass non-subspecialty cases to partners as circumstances permit.

About the Team/Department

• We are a closely knit group of outstanding Orthopaedic specialists including 10 fellowship trained Surgeons and 11 APPs, all deeply focused on the mission of Hennepin Healthcare: partnering with our community to ensure access to outstanding care
• We comprise a team of clinicians with a wide range of experience and specialties/special interests.
• We proudly train the next generation of Orthopaedic professionals with active teaching programs for students, APPs, residents, and fellows (Trauma and Hand)
• We have an active clinical research program
• Physician members are eligible for academic or clinician appointment at the University of Minnesota

Why You’ll Love Working at Hennepin Healthcare

You’ll belong to a collegial group committed to expert care, education, research, and systems improvement

You’ll have the privilege to work with patients from diverse socioeconomic, gender, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Why You’ll Love Living in the Twin Cities

The Twin Cities offer an exceptional quality of life, combining the cultural, dining, arts, and professional opportunities of a major metropolitan area with abundant parks, lakes, trails, and easy access to the outdoors. With excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, major professional sports, a strong healthcare and academic community, and four distinct seasons, Minneapolis–Saint Paul is an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Current (or eligible for) license to practice as a physician in the State of Minnesota
• Board certified/board eligible
• Successful completion of an ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency
• Successful completion of an ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC accredited Traumaplasty, Arthroplasty, or Trauma fellowship

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

• Required skills: competence in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, arthroplasty for fracture, management of prosthetic joint infection, wide competence in general orthopaedic trauma and temporizing hand-call skills
• Complementary interests: Shoulder fracture, pelvis/acetabulum, amputee care
• Interest in systems improvement, education, or research is desirable