Physician - Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary / Scope of responsibility
The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce.

Winchester Orthopaedic Associates, a well-established private practice which has been serving the community since 1973, is seeking an additional partner. We are currently seeking an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Foot & Ankle surgery . If you would enjoy working and living in a safe, family-oriented community, we would welcome the opportunity to share more information about our practice!

Winchester, Virginia, is located within the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. It is a growing community with outstanding public and private school systems, outdoor recreation, rich history and affordable housing. We are within one hour of Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, and various local hiking, biking, and lake access points. Winchester is located about one hour from Dulles International Airport and 90 minutes from Washington, D.C.

Our main office is located less than one mile from Winchester Medical Center, a Level II trauma center affiliated with Valley Health System, which offers a broad spectrum of diagnostic, medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services. 

Practice Overview:

• Real estate opportunities in conjunction with practice partnership.
• Hospital-employed Orthopaedic Traumatologist allows orthopedists to grow their elective practice.
• Compensated Emergency Department Call
• Ancillaries include:
  • Physical & Occupational Therapy offices: Winchester, VA; Front Royal, VA; Ranson, WV
  • DME
  • Joint ownership in an MRI facility
  • Joint ownership in an Ambulatory Surgery Center

Areas of focus needed include:
•Outpatient Surgery (forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot, and ankle)
•Inpatient Surgery (infection control, trauma, etc.)
•Limb Salvage
•Wound care
•Trauma
•Sports medicine
•In-office dispensing (DME, orthotics, and numerous other items)

We take a patient-centered approach and are committed to the treatment of foot and ankle ailments with either conservative and/or surgical means. We strive to provide our patients with prompt, courteous, and caring services while providing the highest quality care possible.
The Foot and Ankle Surgeon diagnoses and provides treatment for various injuries and diseases within the bones, joints, and muscles of the foot and ankle.

Primary Responsibilities
The incumbent may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles of CAO.
•Comfortable with the surgical correction of ankle, rearfoot, and forefoot pathology.
•Diagnoses, treats, or prescribes treatment of the foot, ankle, and other related structures using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
•Performs foot, ankle, and related structure surgeries within the scope of practice.
•Consults with the inter-professional team on the care of patients.
•Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery; sets fractures.
•Administers medications and local anesthetics.
•Actively pursues and participates in research activities as well as mentoring residents and other medical staff in research endeavors.
•Records all diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions.
•Refers patients to other physicians or specialists for consultation in an inter-professional manner.
•Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques to prevent future problems.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships
The Foot and Ankle Surgeon reports directly to the Lead Physician at the assigned Practice and clinic.
This role does not currently have direct reports.

Required Education and Experience
•Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon from an accredited training program.
•Licensure in the assigned practice state(s).
•BLS Certification required.
•3-year post graduate training required.
•Board Qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle
•Must maintain CEU's in pertinent clinical practice according to licensure requirements.
•Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities
•Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.

Competencies / Required Skills and Abilities
•Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate in a decentralized organization.
•Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
•Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well both with children and the elderly.
•Empathy and patience when dealing with serious diseases.
•Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
•Demonstrated knowledge of EMR systems.
•Required to be proficient in Windows based office technologies (e.g., Word, Excel).
•Able to work independently.
•Exudes professionalism in presentation.
•Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Physical Demands
•Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
•Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary transfers and helping patients with exercises.
•Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
•Some heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a standard work shift.
•Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
•Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, medical equipment, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, and telephone.
•Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
•Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading materials from printed sources and computer screens.
•Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.