SHOULDER AND UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Shoulder and Upper Extremity Surgery to join SOMC Orthopedic Associates in Portsmouth, Ohio. This hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to lead and grow a shoulder and upper-extremity program within an established orthopedic group supported by a strong regional referral network.

Practice Highlights

• Hospital-employed position with SOMC Orthopedic Associates

• Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• No evening or weekend office hours

• 1:4 call schedule

• Six-provider group supported by eight clinical staff members, four front-office staff members, two surgery schedulers, radiology, and athletic training support

• Typical clinic volume of 25-40 patients per day

• Approximately 4-8 surgical procedures per day in the hospital

• Office capabilities include X-ray, casting, injections, aspirations, and pin removal

Shoulder and Upper Extremity Opportunity

The anticipated case mix and growth opportunities include:

• Shoulder arthroscopy

• Rotator cuff and labral repair

• Complex reconstruction and revision procedures

• Chondroplasty and cartilage restoration

• Primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty

• Opportunity to expand elbow arthroscopy and elbow arthroplasty services

• Management of proximal humerus and other upper-extremity fractures

• Participation in general orthopedics or other sports medicine procedures based on training and interest

SOMC manages a steady volume of community orthopedic trauma, including long-bone, periarticular, pediatric, periprosthetic, hand, and foot fractures. Proximal humerus and hip fractures are especially common. Most open fractures and complex pelvic or acetabular trauma are referred to tertiary centers.

The recruited surgeon will collaborate with a fellowship-trained arthroplasty specialist and colleagues providing sports medicine, hand surgery, general orthopedic, and foot and ankle care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $974,497

• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000

• Medical school loan repayment up to $200,000

• Residency or fellowship stipend up to $25,000

• $10,000 in relocation assistance

• Performance incentives up to 10% of salary

• 29 paid time off days, with five additional days available for achieving the 75th percentile of wRVUs

• Five CME days and up to $5,000 for CME, books, and journals

• Malpractice coverage, health insurance, and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

• Completion of fellowship training in Shoulder and Upper Extremity Surgery