Physician - Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

Hand Surgeon Opportunity

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Hand Surgeon to provide comprehensive evaluations, surgical and non-surgical treatments, and follow-up care for patients with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and peripheral upper extremity nerve structures. This role includes outpatient clinic, inpatient consultative services, emergency call coverage, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

Opportunity Details:

• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of hand and upper extremity conditions, including traumatic injuries, degenerative disorders, congenital anomalies, nerve conditions, and soft-tissue pathologies.
• Perform surgical interventions including, but not limited to, fracture fixation, tendon and nerve repairs, arthroplasty, reconstructive procedures, microvascular surgery, and arthroscopy.
• Provide non-operative management when appropriate (injections, splinting, therapy referral, conservative care).
• Evaluate patients in outpatient clinic and supervise follow-up care.
• Provide inpatient consults and emergency department evaluations related to hand and upper extremity pathology.
• Participate in shared call rotation for hand/upper-extremity emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, primary care physicians, occupational/hand therapists, radiologists, and hospital staff.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with patients, families, and referring providers.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and timely in the EMR
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and practice standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity & mortality conferences, and peer review as required.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines.
• Provide education to residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers as appropriate.
• Participate in continuing medical education and maintain board certification.
• Attend departmental meetings, committees, and other administrative functions as assigned.
• Assist in development of new clinical programs, care pathways, or service line growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Completion of an accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery.
• Completion of a Hand Surgery Fellowship.

Licensure & Certification

• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery.
• Active state medical license (or ability to obtain).
• Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hand Surgery (or eligibility to obtain).
• Current DEA & CDS registration.

Experience

• Fellowship-trained hand surgeon; new graduates and experienced surgeons encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Proficiency in hand and upper-extremity surgical techniques including microsurgery (if required).
• Strong diagnostic ability and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Working Conditions:

• Hospital, clinic, and operating room environments.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and standard surgical risks.
• Call responsibilities assigned

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Paid Time-Off Program