GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESWe are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic hand surgeon to join our established practice. This position offers:
- An established patient panel with immediate volume
- Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support already in place to optimize clinic efficiency and patient care
- Dedicated OR time, including access to flip rooms for maximized surgical throughput
- Shoulder experience including shoulder replacement preferred.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-demand role with robust infrastructure and support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for hand, wrist, and forearm conditions or injuries.
- Participates in available OR times and flips OR rooms as needed.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises medical fellows and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Completion of an accredited residency program in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Valid medical license to practice in Arizona.
- Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS- Normal office environment.
- Some travel within the community.
- Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS- Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
- Some bending and stretching are required.
- Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS- HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.
