Orthopedic Trauma Surgery (SA197833) Albany , Georgia as

Company: esr healthcare
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery (SA197833) Albany , Georgia as

Direct Hire
Feb 4, 2021
This southwest Georgia Health System is currently seeking a board-certified/board eligible Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship trained in Trauma Surgery.

Position Overview:

Seeking Level 2 Trauma Designation
Not RVU based base salary (working with Finance team for details)
Have a medical director for trauma surgery (responsible for leading and implementing entire trauma program) and one for orthopedics (outpatient services).
Monday Friday model/schedule, days (7a 5p)
Flexibility required as the program is being built flexibility is key!
Designated trauma room in the OR, but no specific block time for this position
Call - If inpatient, whoever is on first call; if outpatient, whoever is on call for office (this is spilt between docs and APPs)
Rotated call with Ortho surgeons
Seeking someone thats interested in leading the development of the program along with working independently.
day per week will see follow-up patients in orthopedic office
Goal is to have 2 APPs that will assist and round on patients
Case mix Trauma cases, infections, hip fractures- all trauma cases from Sept 2019-June 2020= 446 that were minor/no activations and 27% admitted; 171 level 2 and
40% admitted; and 166 level 1 and 74% admitted

Need someone that can do any case
We currently dont do pelvic/acetabular(um) cases. Currently sent to Macon or Tallahassee.


Why Trauma 2 designation?
The reason for seeking Level 2 designation is tied to our impact on our community. Being level 2 will allow a greater service to our patient population and there is currently a community need/regional need.
We hope to be ready for a trauma designation site visit by April 2021.
Our General Trauma Surgeon/Medical Director was hired to oversee the entire trauma program and implementation.
There will be heads in certain areas to include the ortho traumatologist role. They will have the opportunity to help build program and serve as an important physician liaison.


Both a leader in advanced care and a pillar of the communities we serve, the health system delivers a unique mix of small-town community connectivity and leading-edge medical technologies.

The Southwest Georgia region boasts uniquely attractive lifestyle features, including:
Vibrant small-town communities with unique shopping and dining
A wide array of residential options including several gated country club communities
Year-round access to world-class outdoor activities including boating, hiking, hunting and fishing
An abundance of family activities including thriving sports leagues and swim, tennis, and golf clubs
Quick day-drive access to the bustling Atlanta metropolis to the north and the sandy beaches of the Florida panhandle to the south
Easy access via a regional airport and quick connections through Atlantas Hartsfield Airport to anywhere in the world.
A truly affordable cost of living 20% less than the national average.

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