Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon | Academic Faculty Appointment + Level I Trauma Center | Washington, DC

Capital Medical Group (CMG) is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon to join the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. This role offers a concurrent faculty appointment at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS), a base salary plus wRVU productivity bonus and academic stipend compensation model, and the opportunity to teach orthopedic residents and medical students at an academic Level I Trauma Center, allowing you to focus on comprehensive shoulder and elbow care while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary orthopedic team.

Quick Facts

1. Employment Type: Full-time
2. Call: Participates in the general orthopedic call rotation, covering the GW University Hospital Emergency Department
3. Location: The George Washington University Hospital, Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC
4. Practice Setting: Academic medical center; 371-bed, ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center; principal teaching hospital for GW SMHS
5. Support / Care Team: Advanced practice providers, nursing staff, orthopedic residents (5-year ACGME program), and medical students
6. EMR / Technology: GW Hospital (Cerner) / CMG Outpatient (Epic)

Responsibilities

1. Evaluate and treat the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow pathology, including rotator cuff and labral pathology, glenohumeral instability, traumatic, degenerative, and post-traumatic arthritis.
2. Perform arthroscopic and open shoulder procedures (rotator cuff repair, labral repair/stabilization, subacromial decompression).
3. Perform primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty, including anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement.
4. Manage elbow trauma, tendinopathy, instability, and reconstructive procedures, including tendon transfers.
5. Provide inpatient consultation for shoulder and elbow trauma referred through the GW Hospital Level I Trauma Center.
6. Supervise orthopedic residents and medical students in clinic and the operating room as part of the Sports rotation
7. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to manage day-to-day clinical responsibilities
8. Document care using the GW Hospital / CMG electronic health record

Compensation & Benefits

1. Salary: Base salary + annual wRVU-based productivity incentive + academic stipend for GW SMHS teaching, mentorship, and scholarly responsibilities; final amount commensurate with training/experience and determined per CMG Fair Market Value compensation review
2. Sign-on / Relocation: Available as negotiated
3. Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive CMG physician benefits plan, including malpractice/tail coverage
4. PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: CME allowance and professional dues/licensure support

Qualifications

1. M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school, with successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency and completion of a fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
2. Board Certified / Board Eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
3. Active or eligible District of Columbia medical license
4. Eligible for and able to maintain medical staff privileges at GW Hospital and a faculty appointment at GW SMHS

Growth & Development

1. Academic rank and track (tenure, clinical, or research) commensurate with training and experience, with a path for promotion through the GW SMHS appointments and promotions process
2. Mentorship, teaching, and academic involvement through supervision of orthopedic residents and medical students, and participation in scholarly activity (clinical research, case series, QI projects, national presentations)

About the Organization & Community

Providers with Capital Medical Group deliver high-quality primary care, health screenings and advanced specialized care to adults of the DMV (the District, Maryland, and Virginia). At Capital Medical Group, our specially trained and highly experienced physicians and caregivers treat a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Formerly known as Medical Faculty Associates, we offer wellness services, geriatric services, women’s services, and internal medicine, along with specialty care including gastroenterology, a full suite of surgical services, orthopedic services, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, ophthalmology, and more through a network of nearly 20 hospital and care locations, including GW University Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, and GW Urgent Care, as well as affiliated sites. We are proud to deliver equitable care to neighbors and communities across the region. Our academic affiliation is with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Our region is known as the seat of American democracy, often recognized for its iconic monuments, world-class museums, and rich political history. It is well known for the National Mall and its historic landmarks, but there is so much more to life in the DMV. The region also has renowned theaters and performance venues, professional sports teams, award-winning dining options, and gorgeous parks and recreation areas nestled in and adjacent to the city, where residents can enjoy the outdoors. And, being an area with three major airports, coupled with its location that is just a few hours from the beaches of Maryland and Delaware, the Shenandoah Mountains or New York City, all types of experiences are within reach. From the charming neighborhoods of Georgetown and Capitol Hill, to the vibrant and thriving communities in the suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call the DMV home. These communities are served by world-class educational institutions, including some of the nation’s leading public and private schools and universities. Simply put, the DMV is a place where history, opportunity, and community converge to make it one of the most dynamic and desirable places to live in the nation.

Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation.