Surgery - General Physician

WellSpan Medical Group (WMG) is seeking an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our growing practice in Hanover, PA. Individual must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine with Doctor of Medicine degree plus completion of a medical residency training program in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship training in Hand/Upper Extremity. He or she must also be Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Position Highlights:

• Employed role with WMG
• Turnkey opportunity
• Step into a thriving, high-volume Hand Surgery practice as the current specialist approaches retirement
• One of the region?s largest and most advanced outpatient surgical facilities
• 2 ? 3 OR days/week, with the potential for a flip room
• Robust, established patient base
• Strong referral network from WMG family medicine and internal medicine providers
• State-of-the-art surgery center in Hanover
• Exceptional clinical support
  • Dedicated, experienced PA with extensive hand surgery experience
  • Two medical assistants

Our Commitment to You:

• Physician-designed compensation model
• Competitive signing bonus
• Full relocation and retirement savings plan
• Malpractice coverage including tail
• $5,500/year for CME

About the Community:

Conveniently situated within a short drive of major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., WellSpan Health?s service area is made up of a diverse mix of welcoming communities that you will love to call home. Central Pennsylvania offers an idyllic blend of unique cities and towns including Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Chambersburg and Waynesboro.

For Confidential Consideration Contact:
Stew Sampsel, Physician Recruitment
WellSpan Health
Email:
Office:

• Provides surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care to patients. Provides appropriate follow up care.
• Consults with resident staff and/or Hospital staff physicians as needed.
• Participates in on-call schedule for orthopedic services in the practice and/or hospital setting
• Assists with developing and maintaining departmental quality assessment and continuing education programs.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties such as recommending policy and program changes, coordinating patient care and educational activities, and assisting with the development of innovative projects.
• Documents patient encounters promptly in the office and hospital setting according to standards determined by WellSpan Medical Group

• Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested.
• Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Assists with the medical education program at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

• Occupational Hazards - Exposure
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualifications
Minimum Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Upon Hire Required and
• Completion of an appropriate residency program. Upon Hire Required and
• Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of one or more WellSpan hospitals. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Clinical skills and knowledge of emergency medicine techniques and occupational medicine.
• Teaching skills.