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Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

Specializes in the emergency diagnosis, surgical fixation, and reconstruction of severe musculoskeletal injuries, including high-energy fractures, pelvic/acetabular trauma, polytrauma, nonunions, and malunions.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical Care: Perform emergency and elective surgeries (ORIF, external fixation, intramedullary nailing, pelvic/acetabular reconstruction).

Trauma Call: Provide coverage for emergency rooms and trauma bays, treating limb-threatening emergencies (compartment syndrome, open fractures, vascular injury).

Patient Management: Direct inpatient rounding, ICU consultations, and outpatient follow-up care to optimize bone healing and rehabilitation.

Collaboration: Coordinate surgical timing and recovery plans with general trauma, neurosurgery, vascular, and critical care teams.

Compliance & Quality: Maintain clinical documentation, participate in Trauma Quality Improvement (QI) and M&M conferences, and mentor residents/fellows (if academic).

Qualifications & Requirements

Training: Accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency + Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.

Licensure & Certification

  • Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS/AOBOS).
  • Current ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification.

We Offer Full Time Employee Benefits Including

  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
  • $5,000/ yr BERA Allowance

Malpractice Coverage

Back end support including billing, credentialing, payroll and clinic management.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency and an Orthopedic Trauma fellowship. Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery and current ATLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma SurgeryPelvic ReconstructionEmergency MedicineMentoring

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

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About Extant Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Englewood, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
401k Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
$5,000/yr BERA Allowance