ORTHOPEDIC HAND SURGEON

Job Details

Job Location: SACRAMENTO, CA 95831

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $700,000.00 - $750,000.00

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary

The orthopedic hand surgeon is a highly specialized role and will be responsible for diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating musculoskeletal conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm for Vivant Health managed care patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment by evaluating patients, interpreting diagnostic imaging and developing customized surgical and non‑operative treatment plans.
• Perform surgery to address trauma, sports injuries, nerve and tendon damage, arthritis, tumors and congenital anomalies.
• Provide pre‑and post‑operative care and collaborate with physical or occupational therapists to maximize patient recovery.
• Evaluate inpatient consults and handle upper‑extremity trauma and emergency hand procedures.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Travel as required.

Other Functions

• Enforce company policies and safety procedures.
• Regularly update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Maintain IPA, Health Plan compliance standards.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position may supervise clinical support staff.

Qualifications

• Seven (7+) years of direct experience performing orthopedic hand surgeries.
• Experience gained through residency and fellowship requirements is acceptable.
• Superior skills in successfully completing orthopedic hand surgeries.
• Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written.
• Excellent active listening and critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to solve advanced-level problems with minimal supervision.
• Has the ability to be a leader for the department, shows leadership skills and initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and sincerity while quickly and positively engaging providers/members.
• Ability to multi‑task, exercise excellent time management, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive job and/or industry related feedback.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately share information on a need‑to‑know basis.
• Ability to exercise sound discretion and strict maintenance of confidentiality of all confidential and sensitive communications and information.
• Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document information accurately.
• Ability to effectively and positively work in a dynamic, fast‑paced team environment and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Must have mid‑level skills in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Access is a plus.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm or more is a plus.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn and use new software tools.
• Must have mid‑level skills using e‑mail applications.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational, multi‑tasking, planning, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to present self in a professional manner and represent the Company image.

Education and Licensure

• Graduated from and accredited medical school and successfully completed a 5‑year orthopedic surgery residency program.
• Successful completion of a 1‑year hand and upper extremity fellowship.
• Currently and active California medical license.
• Board Eligible/Certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand.

Travel

The incumbent may travel in the Greater Sacramento Area to perform outpatient surgery at assigned outpatient surgery centers and/or hospitals.