Orthopedic Surgeon - General/Total Joints Specialty

Orthopedic Surgeon – General/Total Joints Specialty

Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required
Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Orthopedic Surgery required
0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in designated specialty area required
Licensed Physician – MN Board of Medical Practice required and must be board certified or be eligible for board certification within designated specialty upon hire
ACLS-BLS Tier 3 – Multisource required within 180 Days

Provides direct patient care for musculoskeletal patients.
Reviews patient’s medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
Injection clinics plus collaboration with urgent cares for musculoskeletal patients is expected.
Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
Provides clinical care, surgical intervention plus outside event coverage.
May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
May have clinical duties which could include new patient triage for sports medicine or orthopedic patients.
May participate in on-call rotation.

0 to 2 years of experience in research, presentations and sideline coverage preferred