Sutter Health

Join a thriving and well-established private orthopedic practice in Modesto, California!

Sutter Health$500K+*
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma required
  • Must be eligible for medical licensure in California

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement treatment plans for trauma patients
  • Perform orthopedic surgeries with a focus on trauma cases
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
  • Participate in surgical rounds and oversee post-operative management
  • Engage in continuous education and training of staff and peers

Benefits

  • Supportive, team-oriented private practice environment
  • Balanced schedule with dedicated trauma OR time
  • On-site imaging and physical therapy services
  • Consistent high patient and case volume
  • Access to multiple hospital systems with strong trauma demand
  • Optional call coverage based on hospital needs
  • Mentorship and onboarding support available for new graduates
Full Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to support the growing need for high-acuity orthopedic services in the Central Valley. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a robust trauma-focused practice within a collegial group, supported by strong leadership, an established referral network, and access to multiple area hospitals.

Why You Will Love Working Here
  • Supportive, team-oriented private practice environment
  • Balanced schedule with dedicated trauma OR time
  • On-site imaging and physical therapy services
  • Consistent high patient and case volume
  • Access to multiple hospital systems with strong trauma demand
  • Optional call coverage based on hospital needs

Position Highlights & Compensation
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Salary range: $701,300-$946,000
    • Wages determined based on experience, training, and other qualifying factors
  • Mentorship and onboarding support available for new graduates

Candidate Requirements
  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma required
  • Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of California


Doctors Hospital of Modesto was opened on July 7, 1962, by a group of local physicians. In 1979, to better reflect its full scope of services, Doctors Hospital of Modesto was renamed Doctors Medical Center.

Today, Doctors Medical Center has established itself in the Central Valley as a provider of quality medical care and treatment.

The 465-bed, multi-specialty hospital is part of Tenet HealthSystem, a nationwide provider of health care services. Doctors Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is licensed by the state of California and is an approved provider of benefits for many insurance plans in addition to Medicare and Medi-Cal.

Highlights:
  • STEMI Center
  • Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • ECMO Capabilities
  • 15 OR Rooms, 1 designated to trauma daily
  • 4 GI/IR dedicated procedure rooms
  • 5 Cath Labs, 1 EP lab with a 2022 New FDA approved Insight X System and a Medtronic Cryoablation system
  • 1 Hybrid Room
  • 3 Xi Da Vinci's
  • 1 Bi-plane room
  • 4 ICUs: ICU, SICU, CVICU, and NCCU a total of 44 beds.
  • Level 3 NICU, with laborist on site
  • Off-site Behavioral Center of 73 beds

About Modesto:

Modesto is well known for its rich agricultural history - its county, Stanislaus, is in the top six California counties in terms of farm production. Over the last decade, Bay Area natives have moved into the Central Valley and contributed to its growth. The downtown area is vibrant with restaurants, shops, bars, coffee and teahouses, art studios, live music, etc.

This city has several inviting qualities such as a warm hometown feel, low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to all necessary amenities. The public schools have a great reputation, and there are a variety of private schools to choose from. Beautiful neighborhoods are abundant with parks around every corner. This area of California excitedly offers a multitude of outdoor recreational sites and activities to enjoy.

Modesto has a cozy feel but is quite elegant with its architecture and history. It is centrally located to most major cities with the expected travel distance of 75 miles to Sacramento; 95 miles to Fresno; 89 miles to San Francisco, 84 miles to San Jose, 84 miles to Yosemite, and 312 miles to Los Angeles.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Contact Information

Contact:

Ellyse Lathrop

Phone:

760-296-7257

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E-mail:

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About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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Size
58,000 employees
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Founded
1981

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