Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

• Job Id: 103874
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Richland, WA 99352
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p
• Call Schedule: 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 Mins
• Callback %: Weekdays: 20%; Weekends: 40%

Patient Population & Scope

Average Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries

% or Practice: Adults 40%, Trauma 50%, Pedia 10%

Rounding: Yes

Facility & Team Details

• EMR System: Epic
• No of Beds: 254
• Trauma Level: II
• Support Staff: RNs, MAs, APPs, Office Staff
• Hospital Privileges Required: No

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Status: BC
• State License: WA

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive surgical management of orthopedic trauma patients, including acute fracture care and post-operative follow-up.

Participate in on-call coverage for orthopedic trauma cases on a rotational basis.

Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, and other surgical subspecialties to optimize patient outcomes.

Perform surgical procedures including open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), external fixation, and arthroscopy as indicated.

Document clinical encounters accurately in Epic EMR and adhere to hospital protocols and quality metrics.

Required Procedures

Required

• Arthroscopy
• Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee))
• Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Hand, Tendon release/repair, Peripheral nerve surgery)

Preferred

• Knee
• Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee)
• W/ Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
• W/O Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
• Percutaneous disc surgery

Compensation & Permanent Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Incentive Bonus: Available
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• CME Allowance: Available
• PTO & Holidays: Per employer policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Comprehensive benefits package available
• 401(k) or 403(b) with match: Available
• Life & Disability Coverage: Available
• Malpractice Insurance (with Tail): Covered