Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: 103874

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Richland, WA 99352

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Reason for Coverage: Vacancy

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p

Call Schedule: 7a-7a

Call Type: Beeper

Call Response Time: 20 Mins

Callback %: Weekdays: 20%; Weekends: 40%

Patient Population & SCOPE

Average Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries % or Practice: Adults 40%, Trauma 50%, Pedia 10%

Rounding: Yes

FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS

EMR System: Epic

No of Beds: 254

Trauma Level: II

Support Staff: RNs, MAs, APPs, Office Staff

Hospital Privileges Required: No

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive surgical management of orthopedic trauma patients, including acute fracture care and post-operative follow-up. Participate in on-call coverage for orthopedic trauma cases on a rotational basis. Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, and other surgical subspecialties to optimize patient outcomes. Perform surgical procedures including open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), external fixation, and arthroscopy as indicated. Document clinical encounters accurately in Epic EMR and adhere to hospital protocols and quality metrics.

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required: Arthroscopy
• Total Joint replacement (Hip, knee, Other (excludes hip and knee))
• Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Hand, Tendon release/repair, Peripheral nerve surgery)
• Preferred: Knee
• Other (excludes shoulder, hip, and knee) W/ Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
• W/O Instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
• Percutaneous disc surgery

COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS

• Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Incentive Bonus: Available
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• CME Allowance: Available
• PTO & Holidays: Per employer policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Comprehensive benefits package available
• 401(k) or 403(b) with match: Available
• Life & Disability Coverage: Available
• Malpractice Insurance (with Tail): Covered