Fellowship -Trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

Location: Physicians Pavilion West, United States of America

Overview

GBMC Health Partners is seeking a fellowship-trained Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing orthopedic practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, compassionate surgeon to develop and grow a comprehensive hand and upper extremity practice within a collaborative, high-quality musculoskeletal program.

The successful candidate will provide surgical and nonsurgical care for a broad spectrum of hand and upper extremity conditions, including elective, acute, traumatic, sports-related, reconstructive, and degenerative disorders. The position offers the opportunity to build a strong subspecialty referral base while working collaboratively with experienced orthopaedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and clinical staff.

The physician will also participate in the General Orthopaedics call schedule, excluding spine coverage. The physician will receive advanced practice provider support in clinic.

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.

Completion of an accredited fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.

Licensures/Certifications

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Maryland.

Board certified or board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Completion of required continuing medical education credits for maintenance of licensure and certification.

Experience

Completion of fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery required.

Skills

• A high level of clinical and analytical ability required for evaluating patients, establishing diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and determining appropriate surgical and nonsurgical interventions.
• Excellent surgical skills and clinical judgment in the management of hand and upper extremity disorders.
• Substantial interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of patients with hand and upper extremity disorders.
• Performs appropriate history and physical examinations and documents findings in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Develops and implements appropriate surgical and nonsurgical treatment plans.
• Evaluates and treats a broad range of hand and upper-extremity conditions, from the fingertips through the elbow. Experience with shoulder conditions is preferred.
• Performs elective and acute hand and upper extremity surgical procedures consistent with training, privileges, and clinical need.
• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and modifies treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and other diagnostic testing.
• Coordinates referrals to occupational therapy, rehabilitation, ancillary services, and other medical or surgical specialists as appropriate.
• Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, postoperative care, rehabilitation, and preventative care.
• Collaborates with orthopaedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, occupational therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
• Participates in the General Orthopaedics call schedule, including evaluation and management of appropriate orthopaedic injuries and conditions, excluding spine coverage.
• Participates in activities supporting quality improvement, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and continued development of orthopaedic services.
• Maintains continuing medical education and professional development necessary for continued licensure, board certification, and clinical privileges.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

Actively pursues learning and self-development

Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for others

Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them

Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team

Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment

Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment

Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services

Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manage