Orthopedic Surgeon
Job Description
Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as an Orthopedic Surgeon on our Orthopedic team at Garnet Health Doctors. Responsibilities The Orthopedic Surgeon is primarily focused on the diagnosis and treatment of, the clinical management of, the favorable impact on quality of care of, and is responsible to oversee the total care of, the Orthopedic patient. The Orthopedic Surgeon will use a variety of skills to educate, consult and manage the orthopedic patient population and assist the patient/family, the patient care team and other physicians and providers. The Orthopedic Surgeon will work collaboratively with the health care team including orthopedic nurse practitioners, anesthesiologists, other physicians involved in the orthopedic patient care, nurses, case management, physical and occupational therapy and with departments affecting the care of the Orthopedic patient. The Orthopedic Surgeon will act as a clinical educator working with staff on orthopedic competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills. The Orthopedic Surgeon will work with the care team to implement necessary medical aspects of care including discharges and pain management. The Orthopedic Surgeon will use these skills to affect a quality patient experience. Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency (three years minimum). MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience in Orthopedic practice. Experience with shoulders and knees a plus. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Current Physician Licensure in New York State Graduate of an Accredited M.D. or D.O. Program Current BLS Certification required. ACLS, ATLS & PALS Certification preferred. Board Certification or Current Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery within 60 months Valid DEA registration Physical Requirements: Stands, walks, sits intermittently throughout the day. Lifts, pushes, pulls light to heavy weights as required. Working Conditions: Work is primarily indoors with exposure to various nursing unit and/or patient care elements. Travel to outside facilities is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr