Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon_Jefferson Health, JNE
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem · on_site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Jefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery to join our growing, high-volume academic trauma program at our Level II Trauma Center. To work Per Diem.
Job Description
The Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon provides specialized surgical and non-surgical care for patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures, dislocations, and complex trauma involving bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and operative settings; performing fracture fixation and reconstructive procedures; collaborating with multidisciplinary trauma teams; and participating in call coverage.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery preferred
- Eligible for PA State medical licensure and DEA registration
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Work Shift
- Workday Day (United States of America)
- Worker Sub Type
- Regular
Employee Entity
- Methodist Associates in Healthcare, Inc. (d/b/a Jefferson Community Physicians)
- Primary Location Address
- 10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.
Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.
Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.
Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Key Responsibilities
The surgeon provides specialized surgical and non-surgical care for patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures and complex trauma. Responsibilities include evaluating patients across various clinical settings and collaborating with multidisciplinary trauma teams.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
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