CHS (Community Health Systems)

Orthopaedic Surgeon - Trauma

CHS (Community Health Systems)$400K — $500K+*
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
  • Completion of an orthopedic trauma fellowship required
  • Eligible for California medical licensure
  • Board-eligibility or board-certification required

Responsibilities

  • Perform surgical care for acute orthopedic trauma cases, including high-energy and complex fractures
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physician assistants, hospitalists, and trauma specialists
  • Participate in shared trauma call coverage
  • Engage in quality initiatives and performance improvement activities

Benefits

  • Work with the region’s largest healthcare provider and a comprehensive medical network
  • Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with academic affiliations
  • Experience professional growth through teaching and research opportunities
  • Enjoy Fresno’s favorable cost of living, diverse community, and year-round outdoor recreation
Full Job Description
Overview

Community Health Partners is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our growing Orthopedics team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled surgeon who is passionate about managing complex musculoskeletal injuries and providing high-quality trauma care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Position Highlights:
• Provide surgical care for acute orthopedic trauma cases, including high-energy injuries, periarticular fractures, and complex fractures requiring reconstruction
• Collaborate with a team of orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, hospitalists, trauma surgeons, and ancillary staff to provide coordinated care
• Participate in shared trauma call coverage
• Participation in quality initiatives and performance improvement efforts

Responsibilities

The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools - the University of California, San Francisco. Community is home to the only Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. We also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2024, Community provided more than $216 million in uncompensated services and programs. In addition to our hospitals, our health system includes a vast medical network, medical foundation, medical group and health plan. The Community Provider Network is a network of provider affiliates and partners that provides our patients access to over 2,500 physicians. Our medical foundation, Community Health Partners, includes over 475 primary and specialty care providers in 55 practice locations, serving Valley families at every stage of life. Our health plan, Community Care Health is one of the Valley's largest HMO plans -providing local businesses with affordable medical insurance for employees. We also operate four acute-care hospitals - Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital and Community Behavioral Health Center - as well as several long-term care, outpatient and other healthcare facilities. Community's hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care, collaboration, communication, teaching, research and a dedication to place the patient at the center of all decisions.

Fresno, California, offers an exceptional quality of life with the rare combination of a lower cost of living and the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Recognized as the fifth largest city in California, residents benefit from an affordable housing market, diverse neighborhoods, and a welcoming, multicultural community. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Fresno's unique position as the only major U.S. city with convenient access to three iconic national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, all within a short drive. The area is known for its sunny weather nearly year-round, with mild winters and no snow in the city. This pleasant climate allows for outdoor recreation throughout all seasons. Additionally, the Central Coast's beaches and scenic Highway 1 are just two and a half hours away, while San Francisco and Los Angeles are both within easy reach for weekend getaways. Fresno's combination of an easygoing lifestyle, family-friendly environment, and access to both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures makes it an ideal place for physicians to build a fulfilling career and enjoy a high quality of life.

Qualifications

Education
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
  • Completion of a fellowship is required


Licenses and Certifications
  • Eligible to be licensed to practice Medicine in the state of California required
  • Board-eligibility/Board-certification required


Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

About CHS (Community Health Systems)

Community Health Systems Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It is the largest non-urban provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of January 2014, it operates 206 hospitals in 29 states.

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Size
66,000 employees
Market Cap
$544.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$511 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-7.7%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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