Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• 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