Orthopedic Surgeon

Where You'll Work

Pueblo, Colorado, presents an appealing option for providers seeking a vibrant community with a lower cost of living than many Colorado cities.

• Growing Healthcare Hub: Pueblo is home to established hospitals and a regional medical center, indicating a demand for medical professionals and opportunities for career advancement.
• Affordable Living: Compared to Denver or Colorado Springs, Pueblo offers significantly more affordable housing and a lower overall cost of living, allowing for a comfortable lifestyle.
• Diverse Community & Culture: Enjoy a rich cultural scene with a thriving arts district, historical attractions, and a diverse population. The Riverwalk is a popular community focal point.
• Outdoor Access: Southern Colorado location provides easy access to mountains, Arkansas River recreation (rafting, fishing), and numerous state parks for hiking and biking.
• Mild Climate: Experience 300+ days of sunshine annually, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Strategic Location: Proximity to Colorado Springs (45 mins) and Denver (2 hours) offers access to larger city amenities when desired, without the daily grind.

Pueblo offers a balanced lifestyle: meaningful work, affordability, and abundant recreational opportunities, all within a friendly, growing city.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physician, you will deliver the highest quality patient care within a high-functioning interdisciplinary team, adhering to ethical and professional standards.

Every day, you will evaluate and manage patients, maintain precise medical records, and fulfill administrative duties. You'll comply with all relevant healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, managed care), ethical directives, and hospital policies, actively participating in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and relevant committees. You'll contribute to operational matters, provide on-call coverage, and pursue continuous medical education to maintain expertise.

To be successful in this role, you must commit to quality care, compliance, continuous learning, and active participation in hospital goals, including community benefit services and maintaining compensation model targets.

• Provides highest quality patient care.
• Provides ambulatory care in the Clinic as designated.
• Services provided by the physician include seeing patients, preparing medical records, professional and administrative duties.
• Updates and maintains medical records for all examinations, services, and other services in accordance with policy.
• Physician participates and complies with the requirements of sponsoring entities ethical and religious directives (ERD), Medicare,
• Medicaid, or other federal and state reimbursement plans.
• Physician will participate and lead in various activities and initiatives that will promote clinical and quality improvement for services provided.
• Complies at all times with Hospital's policies and procedures; financial reviews, utilization review/quality management, compliance and integrity program; compliance and citizenship policies and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
• Development of personal and professional knowledge and competence through continuing medical education including maintaining applicable board certification.

We believe in compensating our talent exceptionally well. For this critical role, we're offering a premium compensation package totaling $668,754 annually . This includes a valuable starting bonus to recognize your immediate contribution and comprehensive relocation support designed to alleviate the complexities of moving, allowing you to focus on success from day one.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency ("DEA") registration;
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
• Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institution
• Doctorate MD or DO required
• DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required

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