Physician Orthopedics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Call: 7 days per month covering Level 2 Trauma Facility Hand and General Ortho call.

Salary and Benefits:

• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b)

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group that has an excellent opportunity for an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our fast paced clinic in a growing community.

Responsibilities include management of the orthopedic hand patient. This involves direct management of the patient including, but not limited to, the following: exams, in office procedures, multiple joint injections, casting/bracing, pre-operative history and physicals, surgical intervention, post-operative follow up, and management of both acute conditions as well as chronic non-surgical conditions. The orthopedic surgeon would be responsible for ordering, interpreting and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic data, prescribing medications, and developing a treatment plan. Additionally, call responsibilities will require regular involvement with the leading level 2 trauma facility in Idaho for general orthopedic and hand trauma.

The qualified candidate will exude passion about orthopedic health issues and demonstrate evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Support: New Surgeon will join an established team of 7 orthopedic surgeons, 2 non-operative sports medicine physicians, multiple podiatrists, and a full cadre of APP’s covering general orthopedics, sports medicine, foot & ankle, hand and orthopedic spine surgery. They currently cover 4 clinic locations, 2 Hospitals, and are involved in an ASC.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited orthopedic residency program.
• Board certification through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment.
• Completion of a Hand Fellowship with keen ability to treat and manage complex hand trauma
• Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed; valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.

Community: Boise, Idaho's Capital City anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 760,000+ people. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! For more information on Boise, ID please visit

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit  saintalphonsus.org.

The ideal candidate will commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization’s Mission, Vision and Values.