Physician - Hand Surgeon - West Phoenix

Physician - Hand Surgeon - West Phoenix

We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic hand surgeon to join our established practice. This position offers:

• An established patient panel with immediate volume
• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support already in place to optimize clinic efficiency and patient care
• Dedicated OR time, including access to flip rooms for maximized surgical throughput
• Shoulder experience including shoulder replacement preferred.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-demand role with robust infrastructure and support.

Essential functions include:

• Providing and managing direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for hand, wrist, and forearm conditions or injuries.
• Participating in available OR times and flipping OR rooms as needed.
• Prescribing pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Referring patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Training and supervising medical fellows and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• Managing the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directing and coordinating the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participating in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education and experience required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Valid medical license to practice in Arizona.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Environmental working conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within the community.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Physical/mental demands:

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

Organizational requirements:

• HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.