Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient‑centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award‑winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon on our Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon team at Garnet Health Doctors.

Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon is accountable to the Trauma Medical Director, for providing orthopedic coverage consistent with the standards of care of Garnet Health Medical Center. The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon is primarily focused on the diagnosis and treatment of, the clinical management of, the favorable impact on quality of care of, and is responsible to oversee the total care of, the Orthopedic Trauma patient. The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will use a variety of skills to educate, consult, and manage the orthopedic patient population and assist the patient/family, the patient care team, and other physicians and providers. The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will work collaboratively with the health care team including orthopedic nurse practitioners, anesthesiologists, other physicians involved in the orthopedic patient care, nurses, case management, physical and occupational therapy and with departments affecting the care of the Orthopedic Trauma patient. The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will act as a clinical educator working with staff on orthopedic competencies, new procedures and advanced practice skills. The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will work with the care team to implement necessary medical aspects of care including discharges and pain management. The Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon will use these skills to affect a quality patient experience.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $650,000 through $800,000 annually. The range or contractual rate listed may not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Recruitment package:

• Industry‑leading competitive salary
• PTO, 403(b), CME, life, health, vision, dental, and disability insurance offered
• Paid malpractice CME time & allowance
• Visa and Green Card Sponsorship
• Teaching opportunity with academic affiliation to Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Qualifications

Minimum Education: M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy required.

Minimum Experience: 5 years of surgical experience preferred.

Required Certification/Registration: NY State Medical License required. Board Certified/Eligible: Orthopedic Surgery required. BLS & ATLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred. PALS certification preferred. Current Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate required. Current Infectious Certificate required.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing.

Working Conditions: Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works primarily inside and may occasionally work outdoors. Frequent contact with various Garnet Health staff, sales representatives, employees and community members. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push over 75 lbs. Other physical requirements include the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, twist, balance and reach above, out and below.

Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi‑task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.